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What Can I Do To Improve My Situation As I Am Having A Long History Of Bladder Cancer?
hello, i have a long history of bladder cancer, since 1999.......every year since i have averaged two out patient surgeries to remove 2 or three small malignant growths. have had the BCG treatment at the onset....doctor has not recommended radiation...just continued close watch with cystoscopes every three to six months........do you have any suggestions as to what i can do to improve my situation????? ....
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
since you were recommended bcg therapy it means you had early stage disease. Follow up is for 5years. after 5years investigations are done if clinically warranted only. So be glad that you dont have bad disease and you have chance of cure!
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