Treatment
for bladder cancer depends on the stage of the disease, the type of cancer, and
the patient's age and overall health. It generally begins within a few weeks after
the diagnosis. The treatment options for bladder cancer are surgery, radiation
therapy, chemotherapy and biological therapy. Sometimes a combination of
these therapies are used.
Surgery It
is the most common and widely used treatment for bladder cancer. It is used
for all types and stages of bladder cancer. Depending on the stage and grade
of the tumor, the surgery include :
Transurethral
resection: Also called TUR, this method is used to treat superficial bladder
cancer (carcinoma in situ). An instrument called resectoscope is inserted through
the urethra and into the bladder. A small wire loop on the end of the instrument
removes the tumor by cutting it or burning it with electrical current. This is
called fulguration. After TUR, patients may also have chemotherapy or biological
therapy.
Radical cystectomy
: Radical cystectomy is the removal of the entire bladder as well as
its surrounding lymph nodes and other structures that may contain cancer. This
major surgery is used for cancers that have invaded through the bladder wall or
for superficial cancers that extend a large part of the bladder. Not only the
entire bladder but also other structures are removed.
Segmental
or partial cystectomy: The procedure of removing only a part of the bladder
is called segmental cystectomy. It is usually performed for treating low-grade
cancer that have invaded the bladder wall but are limited to a small area of the
bladder.
Side Effects : After surgery, the
patients may have some blood in their urine and difficulty or pain when urinating.
Radical cystectomy may affect a person's sexual function. This surgery stops the
production of semen because it removes the prostate and seminal vesicles in men.
And in women the womb (uterus), ovaries, and part of the vagina are removed. As
a result, menopause may occur and most women are not able to get pregnant.
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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