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Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is the 6th most common cancer in the United States, diagnosed in about 85,000 new people each year. The most common causes of bladder cancer are smoking cigarettes, and other chemical exposures. It is most often diagnosed after age 55.
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Radiation oncologists use radiation therapy in a variety of ways to help patients with bladder cancer. Radiation works by damaging the ability of cancer cells to multiply. When the cancer cells die, the body naturally eliminates them. Healthy cells are also affected by radiation, but they are able to repair themselves in ways cancer cells cannot.

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Treatment Types

Treatment options are based on your type of cancer, age and overall health. Bladder cancer, if caught early, can often be cured. 
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Side Effects

The side effects you might experience will depend on the part of the body being treated, the dose of radiation given and whether you also receive chemotherapy.
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Caring for Yourself

Coping with cancer can be trying. Be sure to ask friends, family, support groups and your radiation oncology team for help. Ask your doctor about what support resources are available to you.
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What to Expect

Once a diagnosis of cancer has been made, you will probably talk with your primary care physician along with several cancer specialists. You will want to ask these doctors about all your treatment options.
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