Cost of Bladder Cancer Treatment in India

It occurs in the tissues of the bladder which hollow, flexible pouch in the pelvis to urine. This has three types.

Transitional cell carcinoma: Which arises in the transitional cells in the inner layer of the bladder. Squamous cell carcinoma: Which arises when thin, flat squamous cells form in the bladder after a long-term infection or irritation in the bladder.

Adenocarcinoma: Which arises when glandular cells form in the bladder after long-term bladder irritation and inflammation.

May include:

• Blood in urine
• Painful urination
• Frequent urination
• Urgent urination
• Pain in abdomen
• Pain in the back

May include:

Genetic history

Abnormal cell growth

Chronic bladder inflammation

Bladder infection

Smoking

previous radiation treatment

May be asked for:

• Cystoscopy. 
• Biopsy.
• Urine cytology. 
• Imaging tests. 
• Bone scan

Treatment options:

Surgery: During this procedure, the doctor removes the cancerous tissue.

Chemotherapy: It uses high doses through veins and injections for treatment purpose.

Reconstruction: This is done to create a new way for urination after bladder removal.

Radiation therapy: It uses high-energy beams to kill the cancerous cells.

Immunotherapy: It is done to trigger the immune system to fight back against the cancerous cells.

Which may increase the risks:

• Smoking.
• Gender.
• Increasing age.
• Exposure to chemicals Previous cancer treatment