Bacillus Calmette Guérin
Definition
BCG, or bacillus Calmette Guérin, is a genetically engineered bacterium that is used to treat bladder cancer. BCG is also known by the brand names ImmuCys, TheraCys and TICE BCG.
Purpose
Excision (cutting out) of bladder tumors can lead to extreme discomfort in patients because of the damage done to the bladder, the organ that collects and holds urine until it can be released from the body. In certain kinds of bladder cancers, treatment with BCG seems to cause cancers to shrink or disappear. Thus, when BCG treatment is effective, it is possible to preserve the bladder.
Description
BCG is made by altering the DNA, or...
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