Chemo or not?

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Next week 2nd time laser removal of3mm bladder tumor low grade this is after 2 turbs over last2 yrs. My concern now is the nurse suggested after the laser treatment I should have 6 week course if mytomycin asking the obvious question what side affects there might be she stated very few minor ones .,further response was "its up to you". Since then after talking to two ladies who received this chemo they both agreed they had problems with both bowel and uti's for weeks after and state they wouldnt have it again even though one has had a follow up scan and tumor is back already albeit a small one. Would like any experiences on this appreciate not everyone will be the same.

  • I've just not long had 6 week course of Mitomycin, no adverse effects really at all. Last session was 1st October. 

    Sadly it has not worked for me and they now want to do a 6 week course of Ethrubacin (Epirubicin) to try and stop recurrences in my case. 

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  • Hello Sunshine, I had a course of six instillations of Mitomycin and had no side effects at all. Hope you experience the same.

    Garviv

  • Thank you Garviv that is good to hear just felt a little dispondant after the nurse's info very matter of fact attitude as in take it or not. I hope you are doing well.