Bladder Cancer Support Group

Bladder cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells in the bladder multiply without control. The greatest risk factor for bladder cancer is a genetic predisposition; it's also associated with smoking and occupational exposure to certain dyes (such as in textile factories), petrol and other chemicals. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, we're here...

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TeamDS 10/12/2006

Tell us about your personal experience with Immunotherapy as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips?

deleted_user 10/29/2007

Weight watchers or a tread mill well help more then this place.

deleted_user 10/29/2007

One of my girlfriends just started going here and just loves it. Hope all is well.

deleted_user 11/20/2007

I agree with Tari...did you know that the employees are just people off the street with NO fitness back ground! The only know what Curves tells them...they have no other fitness education :( Very disappointing.

deleted_user 09/27/2009

Hi again Doug. I have had BCG immunotherapy and it is not yet know if it will continue to hold off my BC. But, it the most effective treatment know for non invasive BC at this time, keeping in mind that it works for about 40-60% of those with BC. It is more effective with low sage and low grade cancer. It has been used since the 80's. It is almost always the first choice in BC that has not yet threatenebd the muscle. There are side effects, varying from person to person, usually fatigue, flue like symptoms, etc. Typically give for 6 weeks followed by by a cysto. Maintenance BCG is often done if the first six have been effectivel A few people cannot tolerte BCG and other things are used instad, but BCG is the top line treatment at this time.

deleted_user 02/05/2010

Hi Cheyenne,

I think you are on the right track. BUT. BCG may be too weak to do the job. I would suggest a full-bore immune response to maximize your chances. Here is a link to learn more: http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/feature/healing-heat/1 If you find this useful, please spread the news. And as with ALL cancer issues, WHAT is your VITAMIN D level?! It should be at least 85ng/ml.

Sincerely, Blackhawk 1

deleted_user 07/15/2010

I had BCG for 6 or 7 weeks. At the time it was started it was know I had an aggressive form of cancer. After the treatment I had a cysto and a biopsy and it was found that cancer had invaded the muscle. the stage was so high, aggressive it was decided that another round of BCG would not do any good.
Had bladder removed in 2006 and so far cancer has not returned in some other place. I have a major check up in August with thorax and abdomen CT to monitor.
As posted by Cheyenne it works great if your cancer is low grade and is not in the muscle.
Paul

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