Completed BCG therapy without any adverse effects
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No symptoms
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42 (28.2%)
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Completed BCG therapy with mild adverse effects
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Mild irritative voiding symptoms, mild haematuria, fever < 38.5 °C
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33 (22.14%)
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Completed BCG therapy with dose reduction
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Severe irritative voiding symptoms, haematuria, or symptoms lasting > 48 h
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21 (14.1%)
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Stopped BCG due to
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1. Adverse effects (moderate/severe)
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Allergic Reactions (Joint Pain, Rash)
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23 (15.4%)
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Organ Involvement (Epididymis, Liver, Lung, Kidney, Bone, Joint, Prostate)
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2. Disease progression
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Tumour is progressing
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10 (6.7%)
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3. BCG refractory disease
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Tumour is present at 3 months, CIS is present at both 3 and 6 months
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7 (4.6%)
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4. Recurrence during BCG
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Tumour recurrence after initial response
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5 (3.3%)
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5. Patients’ not willing for BCG continuation
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8 (5.3%)
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