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Bladder Cancer - BCG only five rounds - recurrence?

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Hello all

I was wondering if anyone has been through a scenario where you have had five rounds of BCG but stopped due to complication and still fine later / or not fine?

A close relative had five rounds of BCG but it has been stopped due to a range of issues the BCG has caused around three weeks ago. 

It maybe when the issue settles they could administer Chemotherapy but nothing for certain yet. The patient is 74 Male. 

I know Bladder Cancer have a high recurrence rate but based on reading several forums everyone has been clear after 2,4,5 years etc. 

Any thoughts are appreciated.

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    Hi there, I had 15 BCGs, then there was a world shortage so it was stopped. That was 11 years ago and I’ve been clear since. I was told the first 6 was the most important. I was grade 3, pta. Anything you want to know just ask, I may be able to help you. Good luck Xx

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    Hi there, I had 15 BCGs, then there was a world shortage so it was stopped. That was 11 years ago and I’ve been clear since. I was told the first 6 was the most important. I was grade 3, pta. Anything you want to know just ask, I may be able to help you. Good luck Xx

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