Hi Greg. Not sure I can assist with Natural Therapies as I am guided by the doctors and my decission has been BCG. Stay positive and happy.   Mark ... View more

HI Greg Good morning , I didnt look into other treatments and was guided by  my Urologist whom placed me with an Oncologist in Sydney and yes I am under Private Health.  I was advised by some friends to never use Dr Google to do any research as some can be sketchy , however I did look at Mcmillan in the UK and I placed my total trust in my team in Sydney. I can say that side effects can and will vary with every individual , I had some where others were different. Obvsiously I am only at the start of my cancer treatments and dealing with this awful virus ( as I refer to it ) , so more will be become apparent in a few weeks time and happpy to share . Maybe find out if BCG is under the PBS . I can say our medical system is amongst the best in the world and I would be ,  so suggest talking to your doctor and asking him for information about the public system. If you would like to talk on the phone at any stage I am more than happy and I can say treat every day with happiness and dont let this beat you.  Mark ... View more

Hi, ?? Mine is both invasive and non invasive. I have just completed my 6 weeks of BCG and now awaitng my next surgery . The BCG was relatively easy, of sorts once they provided some much needed pain relief, Van and Endone. side effects lasted a few days , immediately after and other times, side effects came on 4 days after. My side effects have been harsh and I cant lie, as I am normally very active , Fatigue, Severe Headaches , urgency to urinate and blood. weight loss and then put of weight. I now know why they called it a journey. Not sure where you are located , but be guided by your surgeon and oncologist. I wont know much more for at least another 6 weeks. I am more than happy to discuss. Mark   ... View more

HI Glenys Thankyou for your message, I am telling myself that I just have a virus, like the Flu and I am in control and will get better. funny is that I know what happens when I get the flu and the symptions, but with my virus, I just finding it so unusual , out or character .  My mind says go and body says no some days and others I am fine, have recognised that some days I am great and the next I crash , so yet again all a learning experience and understanding balance is paramount. Yet again thank you. Mark   ... View more