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Is Colonoscopy Safe To Do During The BCG Treatment?

My 81 YO father has had 3 courses of BCG treatments but since he started has noticed blood mixed in his stoll. It is not in the stoll but evident after he has done a no 2? He has been asked to go for a Colonoscopy - is it safe for him to have the colonoscopy during the BCG treatment?
Tue, 16 Sep 2014
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Yes, it is safe to have colonoscopy during BCG treatment. it is only a diagnostic procedure. please do not worry.
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Is Colonoscopy Safe To Do During The BCG Treatment?

Yes, it is safe to have colonoscopy during BCG treatment. it is only a diagnostic procedure. please do not worry.