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marble falls

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90. I've had BCG, tumorectomies and finally a complete bladder removal. Chemo and radiation was considered ...

Thu Apr 23, 2026, 11:47 AM

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... ineffective for my cancer. I also had colon cancer two years before with a partial colon removal. Been cancer free since 2019.

It's not easy, but it can be tolerated. I was looking for the light at the end of the tunnel and it does show up. I chose the radical surgery because the BCG and tumor removals were not working and chemo and radiation weren't going to work. I have NO regrets.

All I can suggest is committing to the regimen you choose and riding it out. There are a bunch of us survivors here on DU. Reach out to me whenever you want.

I'll message my phone number to you.

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Take care of yourself, Mike UpInArms Wednesday #1

thank you, you are very kind gopiscrap Wednesday #2

I'm sorry that I don't have anything more practical to offer senseandsensibility Wednesday #3

Sending healing prayers your way. I truly hope this treatment works and you LoisB Wednesday #4

It sounds like you've been diagnosed with either Stage 0 or 1 bladder cancer... PeaceWave Wednesday #5

I wasn't familiar with this treatment so did a little research Lifeafter70 Wednesday #31

It sounds a bit daunting, but medical science today is incredible. Diamond_Dog Wednesday #6

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I hope you'll be ok! yardwork Wednesday #9

Best wishes, Mike. LuckyCharms Wednesday #10

I'm guessing the TB is supposed to eat the cancer. ananda Wednesday #11

TB is good at encapsulating. I'm wondering if that Maru Kitteh Wednesday #74

I just read that tb provokes an immune response... ananda Yesterday #83

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I'm really sorry to hear that Mike. JMCKUSICK Wednesday #20

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Thank you for the update, Mike. calimary Wednesday #29

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My dear friend, sending vibes for your complete recovery and niyad Wednesday #32

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Dear Mike C, I'm not familiar with those treatments. I am here to wish you all the best Passages Wednesday #34

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I have had these TB infusions dozens of times over 20 years Yonnie3 Wednesday #53

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Hang in there, man... PCIntern Yesterday #85

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A friend of mine went through that. DFW Yesterday #87

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My father was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer and underwent a similar therapy regiment. Moostache Yesterday #89

I've had BCG, tumorectomies and finally a complete bladder removal. Chemo and radiation was considered ... marble falls Yesterday #90

Like you, my father had both cancers at the same time Dave says Yesterday #91