How long can you live with grade one bladder cancer

How long can you live with stage one bladder cancer? Many bladder cancer patients are concerned about how long they can live with bladder cancer. In fact, there is no definite answer. First of all, it depends on the patient's condition. In fact, we also need to consider whether the subsequent treatment is reasonable. But generally speaking, as long as the bladder cancer can be prevented from metastasizing, the survival rate of more than 5 years is very high.

Common treatments for bladder cancer

1 Local excision and electrocautery for bladder cancer:

It is used for bladder papilloma that only invades the submucosal layer, has a low degree of malignancy, has a pedicle or a small base. Electrocautery has the advantages of less damage, quick recovery, can be repeated, almost no surgical mortality, and can preserve bladder urination function. This method is usually a combination of diagnosis and treatment, which can avoid or reduce open bladder surgery.

2 Partial cystectomy:

It is suitable for invasive papillary carcinoma with limited scope, and tumors located far away from the bladder triangle and neck area. Partial cystectomy is also a more effective surgery in the treatment of bladder cancer. The method is more flexible and can solve tumors that cannot be treated by electroresection.

3. Cystectomy:

It is suitable for multiple tumors with a large invasion range or dispersed locations, and those who are not suitable for local resection; tumors located in the bladder triangle and surrounding areas, or invasive tumors located in the bladder neck, and recurrent bladder cancer. Cystectomy, also known as radical bladder surgery, is one of the most important operations in urology. It takes a long time and is very traumatic. It requires cystectomy, pelvic lymph node dissection, and urinary diversion. After surgery, the intestine (usually ileum and colon) is used to replace the bladder. Various complications are prone to occur after surgery, such as urination disorders, metabolic disorders, pyelonephritis and deterioration of renal function, stones, and sexual dysfunction, and postoperative care is also difficult. Therefore, patients and their families need to think carefully before making a decision.