The urine may look bright red or rust colored and the degree of bleeding may vary. Frequent urination, painful urination and a constant urge to urinate are also symptoms of bladder cancer. Treatment is based on the type and stage of your cancer, your age, and your general physical and emotional health. Bladder cancer can be treated with surgery, immunotherapy, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Surgery may involve either a minimally invasive procedure known as a transurethral resection of the bladder that removes superficial tumors or a cystectomy with removal of a portion or the entire bladder and its surrounding organs.
Chemotherapy uses strong drugs to kill cancer cells.
Chemotherapy may include one drug or a combination of drugs.