What is BCG treatment for bladder cancer?

BCG is a weakened germ that's put directly into the bladder through a catheter. It triggers the immune system to attack cancer cells on the bladder lining.

It's used for certain non-muscle-invasive bladder cancers to lower the chance of return.

It's given weekly for six weeks, then often as maintenance.

Burning and frequency for a day or two are common.

If you've had bladder cancer removed, schedule a visit to see if BCG fits you.

Request a visit at Advanced Urology to go over your options.

• Is my bladder cancer non-muscle-invasive?
• What does the weekly schedule look like for me?

BCG is given in the office through a thin catheter, and our team walks you through each step at your first treatment so nothing comes as a surprise.

Call us if burning or frequency lasts past the first couple of days after a treatment, or if you run a fever.

BCG is one of several medicines Advanced Urology can place in the bladder, along with mitomycin and Valstar. Regular cystoscopy checks are part of the plan, so our urologists can see how the bladder lining is responding.

Bring your questions to our Roswell clinic and surgery center, where our urologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners can go over them with you in person. Our Roswell team is here when you are ready.

Call 678-344-8900, mention this article, and our team will find you the first opening in Roswell.

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Written by our team at Advanced Urology to help you prepare for your visit.