How to Manage Side Effects of Bladder Cancer Treatments

Common bladder cancer treatments

According to the American Cancer Society, bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States, with over 80,000 new cases diagnosed annually. If you’ve been diagnosed with this disease, your treatment team will recommend a care plan based on the characteristics of your diagnosis, your overall health, and the possible risks and side effects of the treatment. Common treatments for bladder cancer include:

• Surgery – physical removal of the tumor and the surrounding healthy tissues
• Chemotherapy – use of drugs to destroy cancer cells
• Radiation therapy – use of high-energy x-rays or other …read more