The bladder is located in the lower abdomen. This organ is triangular shaped, hollow and flexible. The purpose of the bladder is to collect and store urine prior to disposal.

Bladder cancer involves malignant cell growth inside the walls of the urinary bladder which can result in a malignant tumor. The exact cause of bladder cancer is unknown. It is believed that smoking and environmental exposure can play a role in the development of this disease.

The following symptoms of bladder cancer are not exclusive to this disease.

Symptoms could include:

• Blood in the urine
• Pain during urination
• Frequent urination
• Feeling the need to urinate with no results
• Back or abdominal pain

There are various treatment options for bladder cancer. Traditional treatments can begin with the removal of the tumor, removal of part of the bladder, or the entire bladder. Additional treatment options include the use of toxic medicines. Your doctor may suggest:

• Surgery
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy may also be considered an option for some bladder cancer patients. Radiation therapy is used in an attempt to destroy cancerous cells and cause a reduction in tumor size. It is most often used for bladder cancer that has metastasized. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy are often performed simultaneously.

Bladder cancer is a very stressful diagnosis and your healthcare team understands this. At Hope4Cancer Institute we will make every effort to keep you up to date and comfortable with your diagnosis, options, and treatment. We work with you to ensure that every aspect of your bladder cancer treatment program is successful. The recommendations your healthcare team make to you will be for the most effective alternative treatments. Individual treatment plans will vary. Hope4Cancer Institute optimizes your bladder cancer treatment program by integrating our therapies which could include:

• Sono-Photo-Dynamic Therapy
• Hope4Cancer Therapy - Poly-MVA, Vitamin C, Laetrile (B-17)
• Primed - non toxic cancer agent
• Nutrition Therapy
• Whole Body Detoxification
• Anti/fungal microbial Therapy
• Ozone Therapy
• Support Therapy

Our innovative approach to cancer treatment focuses not only on the disease, but on the patient's mind, body, and spirit.. If you are looking for a bladder cancer treatment program that treats more than just your cancer, Hope4Cancer Institute is the place for you. Call us today at 1-619-468-9209. Our patient liaison is waiting to tell you more about our innovative approach to bladder cancer treatment.

• The average age of diagnosis is 55
• Up to 61,000 people per year will develop bladder cancer
• Of those that develop bladder cancer 13,000 will result in death
• The five year survival rate is 60 - 75 %