The
chances of recovery are determined by the stage of the disease. Staging is essential
for better treatment and usually it can be determined at the time of diagnosis.
Staging is based on imaging studies (such as CT scans, x-ray films, or ultrasound)
and biopsy results.
The main features of each stage of the bladder cancer are :
• Stage 0 - cancer
cells are found only on the surface of the inner lining of the bladder. This is
called noninvasive cancer or superficial cancer or carcinoma in situ. • Stage
1 - cancer cells has started to grow into the connective or supporting tissue
beneath the bladder lining. They have not spread to the muscular bladder wall. • Stage
2 - cancer cells has invaded the muscular bladder wall and spread to the muscle
of the bladder. • Stage 3 - cancer cells have spread through the muscular
bladder wall to the surrounding tissues. They may have spread to the prostate
in men or to the uterus or vagina (in women). • Stage 4 - cancer has extend
to the wall of the abdomen or to the wall of the pelvis. They may have spread
to lymph nodes and other parts of the body far away from the bladder, such as
the liver, lungs, or bones
Comments
hi my name name is suresh i am from chennai 22yers old i am a regular smoker from past one month sometimes i am getting chest pain and abdomen is paining little it will pains for 2 to 3 minutes and stops meanwhile my throat is also getting dry at the time i could not able to speak i am getting little swear that i will get cancer till now i didn't tell this to anybody even to my friends also i didn't consult the doctor also can you please help me what i want to do next which doctor i want to consult. is cancer is curable diseases
Ans:
Dear Suresh,
Smoking is hazardous to your health. There is no reason why should start this bad habbit at this age it is a very difficult habit to break once you are addicted to cigarettes. Smoking can cause lung problems such as Asthma and lung cancer. Throat cancer is another complication of smoking .
SO PLEASE STOP SMOKING..
You may not have cancer but there is no reason to indulge in risky behaviour. Some Cancers are curable if treated early. Stress can cause sweating high heart rate etc..
If your symptoms persists you may have to consult a doctor.
Please take care.
Posted by Dr. R.John, Kochi
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5.10.2009 By : Resha , New Delhi, New Delhi
I am seeking help for a cancer patient(3-4th stage)of 65yrs old. cheme & radiotheropy will not work(as per doc)due to less wt n also age. He has been given ayurvedic treatment from qualified doctor. Can i get fund from primeminister's fund scheeme or any Ngo who will help him. I havemanaged for one month treatment which is costing 30,000Rs. the treatment may continue for 7to12 months. please can anybody help me in this matter
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