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Dr. Nimira Alimohamed, MD, FRCPC, Medical Oncologist, talks about the bladder preservation strategy to treat bladder cancer.    

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Muscle invasive bladder cancer is the stage of cancer where the tumor has grown into the muscle layer of the bladder wall. It’s more serious than earlier-stage cancers and can spread if not treated effectively.

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Muscle invasive bladder cancer is the stage of cancer where the tumor has grown into the muscle layer of the bladder wall. It’s more serious than earlier-stage cancers and can spread if not treated effectively.

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Often, the standard treatment for this type of cancer is to remove the bladder through surgery, known as a cystectomy. This usually involves creating a new way for urine to leave the body, like through a bag outside the body or by making a new bladder from part of the intestine.

Explanation:

Often, the standard treatment for this type of cancer is to remove the bladder through surgery, known as a cystectomy. This usually involves creating a new way for urine to leave the body, like through a bag outside the body or by making a new bladder from part of the intestine.

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An alternative to removing the bladder is what we call “a bladder preservation approach” which uses a combination of treatments to try to get rid of the cancer while keeping the bladder intact.

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An alternative to removing the bladder is what we call “a bladder preservation approach” which uses a combination of treatments to try to get rid of the cancer while keeping the bladder intact.

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Bladder preservation means still treating the cancer aggressively while using a combination of radiation and chemotherapy (after the TURBT).

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Bladder preservation means still treating the cancer aggressively while using a combination of radiation and chemotherapy (after the TURBT).

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Chemotherapy is medication that is given orally to kill cancer cell and radiation therapy uses high-energy rays are used to target and destroy cancer cells.

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Chemotherapy is medication that is given intravenously to kill cancer cell and radiation therapy uses high-energy rays are used to target and destroy cancer cells.

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While a patient is receiving chemotherapy they are monitored by a team including a urologist, medical oncologist and a radiation oncologist.

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During this time, the patient is being treated and monitored by a team including the urologist, medical oncologist and radiation oncologist.

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This approach can be effective, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Success depends on the cancer’s response to treatment. Regular follow-ups are essential to catch any recurrence early and to manage any side effects.

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This approach can be effective, but it doesn’t work for everyone. Success depends on the cancer’s response to treatment. Regular follow-ups are essential to catch any recurrence early and to manage any side effects.

This content is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.