Traditional Treatments Treatments for cancer in general can be investigated more in the entry on cancer. There are a number of alternative therapies that may ease the pain of the disease and the side effects of conventional treatment but at this point none have been scientifically proven to cure cancer. If detected early, superficial malignancies can usually be treated successfully. Certain bladder cancers may require the bladder to be removed. This will need to be investigated with your doctor. After surgery, a combination of radiation and chemotherapy may be required to stop the cancer recurring. It is advisable for bladder cancer patients to have check ups regularly as these tumours may recur. If the cancer has spread surgery will not usually help. Chemotherapy would be the next option. Complementary Therapies Research suggests that bladder cancer is less likely among people with adequate vitamin B6, beta carotene, and selenium in their diets. Prevention To prevent any cancer it is strongly advisable to avoid any possible carcinogens.
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