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Urology (Expert Forum)
normal side effects after treatment
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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normal side effects after treatment
by wec, Dec 06, 2003 12:00AM
In November 2003 I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and had a T.U.R. and fragmentation done. The cancer was superficial stage two. I have had two BCG treatments to date. Two days after the second treatment I had a small amount of pinkish or bloodly urine. On the fourth day after the second treatment I have urinated four times and all four times I have had a lot of blood with clotting. Is this a normal side effect with BCG treatment? The clotting concerns me as this was the first sympton that led to the cancer diagnoses. I am a fifty year old male.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Dec 08, 2003 12:00AM
, Dec 08, 2003 12:00AM
The hematuria definitely may be a side effect. Side effects of BCG thereapy are generally irritative in nature and include hematuria (46%), burning (91%), frequency (90%), fever (24%), and fatigue (18%). These symptoms usually resolve, although more serious complications can occur in 5%, and life threatening problems in less than 1%.
I would suggest following this up with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
I would suggest following this up with your urologist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
