Cancer

Bladder Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of the Bladder in Overview The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower belly. Learn about its anatomy....more  Bladder Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn which risk factors are linked with bladder cancer. ...more  Cystoscopy for Women in Understanding Your Diagnosis Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding. ...more  Bladder Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bladder cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn how bladder cancer is diagnosed. ...more  Bladder Cancer: Treatment Questions in Deciding on Treatment Here are some questions to ask your healthcare providers about treatment for bladder cancer. ...more  Bladder Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Several types of treatment may be used for bladder cancer. Learn about the options your healthcare provider may suggest. ...more  Bladder Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (chemo) uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how this type of treatment is used for bladder cancer. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Radiation, Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Bladder Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Radiation Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses rays of energy. Learn how radiation is used in bladder cancer. ...more  Bladder Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Learn about the different types of surgery you may have for bladder cancer....more  Bladder Cancer: Immunotherapy in Other Treatments Immunotherapy is sometimes used to make the body's own immune system fight cancer. Your healthcare provider may suggest this treatment if you have early-stage, superficial bladder cancer. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Bladder Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Bladder cancer most often starts in the cells that make the inside lining of the bladder. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more