What are the methods to treat bladder cancer

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Recently, my father-in-law always feels that his bladder is very painful, especially when he urinates. After going to the hospital for examination, the doctor said that he has bladder cancer, so he should quickly choose the appropriate treatment to control his condition. Now let's learn about the treatment of bladder cancer.

What are the methods to treat bladder cancer

First: transurethral resection of bladder tumor: if the bladder cancer is superficial bladder cancer, transurethral resection of bladder tumor is often used. This treatment method can remove the tumor and preserve the bladder function. It is a good method for the treatment of bladder cancer. Bladder tumor resection: bladder tumor resection is also the best treatment for bladder cancer at present. According to the different resection range, it can be divided into local resection and partial resection. It is often suitable for patients who are not suitable for transurethral resection of bladder tumor. It can be treated by bladder tumor resection.

Second: intravesical instillation therapy: intravesical instillation therapy is also a common method of bladder treatment. The drugs often used in this method are BCG, cisplatin, interferon, interleukin-2, etc., but the choice of drugs should vary from person to person, depending on the patient's condition, which needs to be treated under the guidance of doctors.

Third: laser treatment: laser treatment can be carried out under the surface anesthesia of the bladder, which will not stimulate the obturator nerve, so as to avoid accidental injury. For superficial bladder tumor, holmium laser is recommended to be used directly. In addition, laser resection can also be used in transurethral surgery, but this treatment method can not obtain pathological specimens. Photodynamic therapy: photodynamic therapy uses a certain wavelength of laser irradiation for treatment. It is mainly used for the treatment of superficial bladder cancer and carcinoma in situ. Hematoporphyrin derivatives are often used as photosensitizers. In case of skin photosensitive reaction, it needs to avoid light for 6-8 weeks.

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There are many methods for the treatment of bladder cancer, you can choose drug treatment, you can also choose surgical treatment, the specific method, according to the patient's specific condition and the patient's own physical condition to decide, only suitable for their own method is the best method, so patients must go to professional hospital consultation in time.