BCG Questions

As Rotateq is a live vaccine and given orally is it ok to give BCG vaccine?

Or should we adhere to one month interval ?

Posted 18 Apr 2013 • 0 answers •

Dr wants to treat a LUPUS patients' bladder cancer with BCG. Advisable or no?

Patient also has chronic low blood count (< 9.4), beginning stages of Macular degeneration and is 82 years old (but a very alive, active, YOUNG 82)

Posted 2 Jan 2013 • 1 answer •

My Urologist tells me that BCG is no longer made in this country. Where can I get it from?

I have bladder cancer. My Uroligist tells me that BCG is no longer made in this country. Where may it be obtained???

Posted 6 Aug 2012 • 2 answers •

What are the rules, regarding BCG treatment and sexual relations?

How soon after treatment can intercourse take place? Is masterbation OK/allowed? I am in the second week of my initial six week treatment schedule, for bladder cancer.

Posted 23 Jul 2012 • 1 answer •

BCG - why is it imperative to clean/decontaminate for 6 hrs. after treatment and not to have sex?

. can the b.c.g. migrate into the testicles and therefore into the semen? and if we abstain from intercourse, is it dangerous for my husbands semen to touch me anywhere else? (i.e. masturbation) ...

Posted 21 Jul 2012 • 2 answers •

A friend's urologist in UK after bladder cancer operation would like to use BCG. The French source?

... has dried up. Can any one give me an alternative source. My French medical friends say urologists are turning to 'amymecine' (sic) can anyone give me a) the correct spelling and b) the ...

Posted 10 Jul 2012 • 1 answer •

Is BCG treetment for CIS of kedny commen, and how efectif is it?

... how widely is this done and do I have to get it for more than 6 weeks 6x15min as for the bladder. http://www.drugs.com/answers/

Posted 19 Mar 2012 • 0 answers •

Declined condition after BCG?

My father was given BCG for bladder cancer. Within 20 mins of leaving the Dr's office he had severe chills. From that day on his condition has continued to decline; High fever 104, no appetite, ...

Posted 18 Jan 2012 • 0 answers •

I have just finished my BCG treatments and would like to know how many people die within 5 years?

Posted 15 Dec 2011 • 1 answer •

Should BCG be given to a patient who has previously had TB?

Posted 20 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Would BCG treatments for bladder cancer be more harmful to a person with liver cirrhosis?

Posted 12 Nov 2011 • 0 answers •

Liver Cirrhosis - This doesn't appear to be much of a support group?

... anyway, my dad has stage c-advanced cirrhosis. He is in alot of pain also. 6 months ago he was treated with BCG (bladder cancer). I can't help but think that the BCG is what pushed my dad ...

Posted 11 Nov 2011 • 5 answers •

I just start BCG treatment and my first experience was very painful when the catheter was inserted.?

... Is there ANYTHING I can take to ease the pain the next time? It was traumatic. I did take one vallium to calm me down before the office visit. Thinking of taking two the next time

Posted 29 Oct 2011 • 3 answers •

How long does BCG live in voided urine. Is strong cleanup of toilet area needed after the six hour?

I just finished my first course and have to go back for a followup. I was careful with the bacteria. In fact I cleaned toilet area and floor, faucet handles etc quite a few times AFTER the six hours. ...

Posted 20 May 2011 • 1 answer •

What happens if I refuse my last bcg chemo?

Posted 17 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •