Bladder Cancer Treatment

A prognosis is a medical opinion (based on factors such as literature, statistics, prior experience) as to the likely course and outcome of the disease and treatment. The prognosis and treatment of bladder cancer is affected by: The location and type of... Full Answer

If the initial bladder cancer has invaded the muscle layer of the bladder wall, cystectomy (removal of the bladder) is needed in order to attempt to cure the disease. In this instance, various forms of urinary diversion can be performed in order... Full Answer

A chemotherapy bladder instillation (chemotherapy instilled in the bladder at intervals to treat or prevent recurring bladder tumors) is a brief procedure that is usually painless. A small flexible tube called a catheter will be put into your... Full Answer

Patients who have metastatic bladder cancer (that's spread to distant sites in the body) are incurable in all but rare cases. Palliative chemotherapy may be recommended to improve their quality of life. Gemcitabine and cisplatin are the two most... Full Answer

Alternative treatments aren't available for treating bladder cancer. The best thing to do is to seek standard medical care. But alternative treatments to aid in the prevention of bladder cancer are being looked into. A couple of the studies involve an... Full Answer