The bladder, as it is known among people, is the final point where the urine filtered by the kidneys is collected before being excreted. Bladder cancer can be both benign and malignant. Assoc. Dr. Tolga Akman gave information about bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer is divided into two: benign and malignant. However, the incidence of benign tumors in the bladder is very low. Urology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Tolga Akman said the following about bladder cancer: “Malignant tumors in the bladder cause bladder cancer. Cancer cells grow and multiply beyond their own control. Benign tumor (carcinoma) in the bladder is not considered cancer. Benign tumors do not have any negative aspects. "Superficial grade tumors are quite dangerous when left untreated."
The absence of pain when blood comes out of the urine suggests bladder cancer
The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood when the patient urinates. Stating that it is coming, Dr. Akman continued his words as follows: “The patient does not experience any pain while bleeding in the urine. Blood in the urine may sometimes be accompanied by burning. However, blood in the urine may be a symptom of many diseases besides bladder cancer. The fact that the patient does not feel any pain or ache when blood comes out in the urine further suggests bladder cancer. It is generally claimed among the public that cancer is present when there is pain or ache. This is incorrect information. Pain and soreness in urination are not a sign of bladder cancer.”
If the Tumor Has Not Spread to Other Organs, the Bladder is Removed with a Radical Cystectomy
After the diagnosis of bladder cancer is made, treatment is made according to the stage of the cancer. The shape is determined. The first examination that should be performed on a patient with bleeding in the urine is a complete urinalysis and ultrasonography. If ultrasonography is normal, computed tomography or MRI may be considered. Dr. Akman said, “Even if all the tests are normal, it is necessary to look at the bladder with cystoscopy. The first thing that should be done in a person who is diagnosed with bladder cancer is to remove the tumor from the bladder by a closed method with TUR surgery. TUR procedure is performed by entering through the urinary hole. According to the pathology result of TUR surgery, if tumor If it is high grade and does not involve the muscle, the TUR procedure is performed again after 6 weeks and BCG treatment is started. "If the tumor has not spread to other organs of the body, the removal of the bladder, called radical cystectomy, is necessary," he said.
Dr. Akman continued his words as follows: "After the bladder is removed, a new bladder is made from the intestine or the urinary ducts are connected to the abdominal area. If the patient is young, has good body resistance and kidneys are functioning well, the first thing to consider in this patient is to make an artificial bladder from the intestine and place it in the normal place of the urinary tract. "Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are applied to patients who cannot tolerate radical cystectomy."
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