How to treat bladder cancer? How to prevent bladder cancer?

If ordinary people are diagnosed with bladder cancer, how should they be treated? What are the early symptoms of bladder cancer? How can they be prevented?

Bladder cancer treatment depends on the stage

Experts pointed out that among the top ten malignant tumors in China, bladder cancer, kidney cancer and prostate cancer are all listed, accounting for three seats. Among them, bladder cancer has the highest incidence rate among the three major urinary system tumors, and it is currently showing a trend of slowly increasing and younger patients.

Bladder cancer is a malignant tumor in the bladder. The stage of bladder cancer is determined by which layer of the bladder wall the tumor cells invade.

The expert made a vivid metaphor, the bladder wall is like the wall of a room. The normal bladder wall is divided into three layers, the inner layer is the mucosal layer. The middle layer is the muscle layer, and the outermost layer is the serous layer. If the tumor is confined to the mucosa and submucosal layer, it is a superficial bladder cancer. It is like a mold spot on the wall of the room. The treatment is relatively simple. It can be cured by scraping it out and removing it through transurethral surgery. If the tumor has infiltrated the muscle layer or serous layer, it is called invasive bladder cancer. Just like the mold spot on the wall of the room has infiltrated the wall bricks, the difficulty of surgery becomes more complicated. If the tumor has metastasized to other places, it becomes metastatic bladder cancer. That is equivalent to the mold spot having moved to another room, and the treatment means are more complicated. Therefore, once symptoms are found, you should seek medical attention in time to achieve early detection and early treatment.

In addition, the recurrence rate of bladder cancer is as high as 50% 2 years after surgery, and the recurrence rate can be controlled to 30% through methods such as intravesical chemotherapy. Bladder cancer patients should pay attention to regular follow-up after surgery, and follow-up is recommended every three months or six months depending on the condition.

Bladder cancer symptoms early

1. Intermittent painless macroscopic hematuria or microscopic hematuria;

2. Symptoms of bladder irritation such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and painful urination. If the tumor is large or occurs at the neck of the bladder, it may cause obstruction of urine flow, difficulty in urination, and even urine retention.

3. It causes hydronephrosis, resulting in low back pain, back pain, fever, etc.

How to Prevent Bladder Cancer

The number of people suffering from bladder cancer is increasing, with a higher incidence in men than in women. The cause of bladder cancer is unknown. Currently, smoking and long-term exposure to industrial chemical products are considered to be the two high-risk factors for bladder cancer. Smoking can increase the risk of bladder cancer several times. In addition, about 20% of bladder cancer is caused by occupational factors, including rubber chemistry, textiles, dye manufacturing, and pharmaceutical preparations.

How to prevent bladder cancer? It is best to keep exercising and eat a healthy diet. Male patients should reduce the number of saunas and avoid wearing tight pants, which can reduce the incidence of urogenital tumors to a certain extent.