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Hi Susan
I had 30 BCG treatments between 2006 and 2009. I encountered very few side effects for the 1st 12 treatments. Then BANG on treatment #13 major urgency, bladder spasms, burning, and fatigue. The side effects did get progressively worse with each treatment. Warm baths and a heating pad did help with the spasms. My Uro did want to decrease the BCG for my 12 maintenance treatments but I foolishly declined. Of course at that time I was not a member of a support group, so I was going on my own thinking which was wrong.
I have been cancer free since that 13th treatment so all in all side effects aside, I am a very happy camper.
There are medications available from your doctor for burning and spasms.
I wish you all the best and please keep us posted on your progress.
Jack