Round Five

Well round four of the BCG did yield some bleeding.  However, not nearly as bad as the previous.  Other than feeling chilly and a bit foggy, it wasn't too bad.

Round Five

I was originally scheduled to see Alex on Wednesday for round five, but I received a call late last week requesting that I come in on Tuesday.  Sure, why not?

My appointment was at 10:30 so traffic was moving along.  Got to the office with time to spare.  It was quite busy.  I checked in and got dinged again for $50.00.  Collected my specimen container, filled it and sat in waiting room waiting to be called.

It wasn't long and my name was called.  I was quizzed again.  They couldn't stump me.  I aced the test again.  I was brought way back to an examination room, and instructed to 'assume the position with pants down'.  The Nurse Practitioner, Torry administered the BCG today.  

After some grilling and check in with previous symptoms, she told me that I would be receiving a full dose today.  I didn't know that I had less than full doses previously. Apparently within each six rounds, one round will be full strength.  That was today.  I asked if I should be aware of worsening symptoms.  Torry said, " You'll probably feel the same way as other treatments, but maybe a bit more lethargic and a longer period of feeling blah'. It is what it is.

She was quick administering the BCG and said, "We'll see you next week."

I got home at 11 and began marinating. Unfortunately I didn't make the two hour goal.  While I was marinating, I received a call from Dana Farber.  My oncologist, Dr Mehta had initiated a genetic testing panel for me.  So the call was gathering family medical history (regarding cancer).  It helped the time pass.  I spoke with two people.  First took history, second pre-registered me for a tele-health call in Novermber.  More on this in later blog updates.

So at this point, I'm feeling chilly and foggy brained and kind of blah.  We'll see when, and if, the bleeding starts and how long it will take place.

 [Post Script: Bleed has started. Heavier than last time.  Hopeful it will clear up tomorrow.]

More to come!