User Problem Title : XXXXXXX Selby Have Had Three Treatments

Posted on Mon, 25 Mar 2019

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Question : User Problem title : XXXXXXX selby

have had three treatments of BCG. this med is now on backorder nation wide. Am I likely to be in danger of tumor regrowth if not restarted shortly. If I restart in a month do I need to start all over with 6 more treatments? Is there another Chemo that will do the same job as BCG?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
BCG

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

There is not danger for you to wait for other BCG treatment.
A person will usually have BCG immunotherapy once per week for 6 weeks. A doctor may recommend another 6 weeks of BCG if they feel it is required.

The 2 injection of BCG will not be replaced,you will continue the therapy planned by your doctor

At the moment for your case it’s the treatment of choice

REGARDS

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T