They may lose their hair. These are short-term side effects that usually end after the treatment stops. When drugs are put directly into the bladder, these side effects may be limited. However, it is common for the bladder to be irritated. Doctors, nurses, dieticians can explain the side effects of cancer treatment and can suggest ways to deal with them.
Doctors try to plan treatment to keep problems to a minimum.
Regular follow-up exams are very important after treatment for bladder cancer. The doctor will need to check the bladder with a cystoscope and remove any superficial tumors that may have recurred. You should continue be watched closely by your doctor for several years because bladder tumors can come back. The diagnosis of bladder cancer can change your life and the lives of the people who care about you. These changes in daily life can be difficult to handle.