Side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for bladder cancer

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Bladder cancer, as we all know, is a terrible disease. Some time ago, my uncle was diagnosed with bladder cancer. My family unanimously suggested that we go to the hospital for chemoradiotherapy. For patients who choose chemoradiotherapy, do you want to understand the side effects of chemoradiotherapy for bladder cancer?

Side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy for bladder cancer

Side effect one: decreased immune function, chemotherapy drugs can damage the patient's immune system, leading to immune dysfunction or decline. The indexes of immune function, such as CH50, C3 complement, T cell subsets, NK cell activity and so on, decreased in varying degrees after chemotherapy.

Side effects 2: digestive disorders, loss of appetite, reduced diet, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation, etc. Many chemotherapy drugs cause the above symptoms by stimulating gastrointestinal mucosa.

Side effects 3: cardiotoxicity. Some chemotherapeutic drugs can produce cardiotoxicity, damage myocardial cells, and cause palpitation, chest tightness, precordial discomfort, shortness of breath, and even heart failure.

matters needing attention

For patients with bladder cancer, we must have a positive and optimistic attitude to face and treat this disease, eat more vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, supplement all kinds of vitamins and proteins, enhance nutrition, improve body resistance, in addition to drinking more water, can timely discharge feces, prevent fecal retention in the bladder.