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Bladder Cancer, TURBT Perforated Bladder - FIGHTING THE SYSTEM - April, 2008 by Steve K. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 21 Oct 2008 12:19am of the nicked/perforated bladder in TURBT surgery, which I was VERY eager to be rid of! I still didn't have my follow-up consultation appointment yet, and the lab results should Read on »

Bladder Cancer - Don't Waste Your Cancer by Steve K. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 21 Oct 2008 12:19am Most of you tuned in here to see if my side effects got worse today from BCG Treatment #4. I'm pleased to report that they did not. The super-hydration yesterday did the trick. My bladder felt last night as if it had run a marathon, and I suppose it actually had. A bit tender at bedtime, rising hourly to urinate (totally clear), and I Read on »

Early menopause related to bladder cancer risk by Cathy T. Healthy Living Professional

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Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:07pm Early menopause related to bladder cancer risk NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who are relatively young when they go through menopause seem to be at increased risk of developing bladder cancer, ... Read on »

Yogurt, cultured milk linked to lower bladder cancer risk by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 29 Oct 2008 10:18pm Could consumption of yogurt, kefir, or other fermented probiotic dairy products reduce your risk of bladder cancer? A recent study suggests so. Intakes of various foods and nutrients could influence the risk of bladder cancer, because most metabolites are excreted through the urinary bladder. With regard to dietary factors, consumption of milk and other Read on »

Focus on Bladder Cancer by Karen Bettison Posted Sun 25 Oct 2009 11:06pm Bladder Cancer - Cause The cause ofbladder canceris not known. Changes in the genetic material (DNA) of bladder cells may play a role. Chemicals in the environment and cigarette smoking also may play a role. And when the lining of the bladder is irritated for a long time, cell changes that lead to cancer may occur. Some things that cause Read on »

Focus on Bladder Cancer by Karen Bettison Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:07pm Bladder Cancer - Cause The cause ofbladder canceris not known. Changes in the genetic material (DNA) of bladder cells may play a role. Chemicals in the environment and cigarette smoking also may play a role. And when the lining of the bladder is irritated for a long time, cell changes that lead to cancer may occur. Some things that cause Read on »

Treatments for Bladder Cancer by Docs Orders Patient Expert

Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm

1 Comment Here is a list of treatments and procedures that are commonly used to treat Bladder Cancer: BCG solution Biological therapy (immunotherapy) Bone Marrow Transplant... of the treatments and procedures that are used to treat Bladder Cancer. You can connect with experts and other people who have Bladder Cancerin the Wellsphere communities. If you're Read on »

Chemoradiation May Help Some Patients with Bladder Cancer Avoid Radical Surgery by Cancer.gov Posted Fri 11 May 2012 10:09pm Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that adding chemotherapy to radiation therapy as a treatment for bladder cancer may reduce the risk of a recurrence more than radiation alone, without causing a substantial increase in side effects. Read on »

Drugs for Bladder Cancer by Well Med Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm

1 Comment Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat Bladder Cancer: Cisplatin Gemcitabine Imatinib Mitomycin Tarceva These are just some of the drugs and medications that are often used to treat Bladder Cancer.If you're interested in finding more information, tips, news and videos about Bladder Cancer, go Read on »

Bladder Cancer by Bronwyn Patient Expert

Posted Wed 12 May 2010 11:25am If you are cutting back on meat, here is more good news: you are likely lowering your risk of bladder cancer. A new study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research's annual meeting showed meat consumption to increase the risk of bladder cancer. (To read the abstract click here .) Researchers studied the diets of 884 participants Read on »