BCG Questions

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 • 0 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 •

What precautions should be taken for cleanup when a patient is using BCG and for how many hours?

We have been adding clorox to the toilet and and spraying Clorox Anywhere on the bathroom fixtures following urination of the bcg. What other precautions need to be taken by the patient to disinfect ...

Posted 2 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

What if a BCG vaccination spot does not swell up?

My infant son received his BCG shot at birth.But the spot did not swell up to 6mm(it swelled only upto 1mm) and he did not get any fever also. Does he need to take another BCG shot?

Posted 29 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

If a healthcare provider reconstituting BCG is sprayed with solution should they recieve prophylact?

PPE worn only exposure on some non covered intact skin.

Posted 13 May 2010 • 1 answer •

Having BCG treatments, is it ok to take Pyridium and/or Vicodin?

Posted 21 Jan 2010 • 0 answers •

How much time should you take after receiving the dose before you have sexual intercourse?

Posted 11 Jan 2010 • 1 answer •

Does BCG side effect last for several weeks. Should it be givene with genatmycin?

How initial 6 eek treatment , how the effect is checked. Can T1Grade 3 papillary carcinoma tretaed with BCG

Posted 3 Dec 2009 • 1 answer •

BCG - My onocologist said he would add a drug like Inferion (mispelled). I would like to know the?

... specific drug he plans to add. Can you provide the name of the drug?

Posted 24 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •