Just talked to Dad as he had his post-op appointment this morning. There was cancer in the bladder lining and they will do the BCG treatment beginning the end of November followed by exams every three months. Great news!
BCG for Bladder Cancer Treatment: An Overview
Biological treatment for bladder cancer uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. This is also called biotherapy or immunotherapy. This form of treatment is most often used after transurethral resection (TUR) for superficial bladder cancer. This helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
The doctor may use intravesical biological therapy with bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) solution. This solution contains live, weakened bacteria that stimulate the immune system to kill cancer cells in the bladder. The doctor will use a catheter (a thin, flexible tube) to put the solution in the bladder, and the patient will need to hold the solution in the bladder for about two hours. BCG bladder cancer treatment is usually done once a week for six weeks.
That sounds great! Hopefully not overly taxing on his body Please keep us posted on how he reacts to the therapy. Prayers with all of you!
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