Some form of surgery is often part of the treatment. This can be as simple as the removal of a small area of the bladder lining or as extreme as removing the entire bladder and some surrounding organs.
Early detection is the key factor that determines what type of treatment is necessary.
Treatment options are different for each individual case, but there are several common procedures listed below. The information presented is intended to provide patients with treatment information that they can use in discussing treatment options with their physician. Surgery for Bladder Cancer Surgery is often followed by radiation or chemotherapy to destroy cancer cells that may have spread or may have been missed during surgery. A cytoscope , a slender tube with a lens and a light, is inserted through the urethra and into the bladder. Cancerous tissue can be removed with a thin wire at the end of the tube or can be burned off using an electric current.