The purpose of this study is to evaluate mood changes in patients with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer who are receiving intravesical Bacillus Calmete-Guerin (BCG). Patients with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer receiving intravesical treatments are eligible to participate in this study. Participation involves providing research blood and urine samples prior to the start of treatment and throughout the treatment course. The study team will also collect participant's medical history and clinical information. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires and daily mood diaries.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Change in cytokine response as assessed by urine samples
Timeframe: Prior to each 6-week intravesical treatment and every 3-month Cystoscopy for 24 months
Change in cytokine response as assessed by blood samples
Timeframe: Prior to the first intravesical treatment, prior to the fourth intravesical treatment, and prior to the each 3-month follow-up cystoscopy
Screening for Mood Disorders utilizing the Zung Self Rating Depression Scale
Timeframe: Prior to each induction intravesical treatment for six weeks and each 3-month surveillance visit