Bladder Cancer Survival

Question: prognosis for bladder cancer survival?

Answer: If it has NOT penetrated the bladder walls, it can be treated. There are several new methods since mine. If it has penetrated the walls, the bladder may have to be removed. Chemo next. Mine is gone, as well as prostate, since 2003. A "Stoma" is in order, and an external pouch is used. Survival is good to excellent, if it has not spread further. Your doc should have, or will explain all this. The entire Urostomy procedure involves about 6 1/2 hours of surgery. Hospital stay, about 12-14 days. Complete recovery about 2 months, depending on no complications or ones previous health. Not pleasant, but what surgery is?

Question: My mil has rectal cancer now spread to bladder--any chances of survival? my 84 yr old MIL has rectal cancer, been thru surgery, chemo x 4, and radiation. is there any reasonable chance of survival for or is hospice care the only route-comfortable if possible

Answer: This happened to me 7 years ago.I lost my rectum and bladder to rectal cancer.With 2 ostomy bags I get along very well now.I understand that rectal carcinoma,the most common type,is slow growing compared to other types.At 84 years of age,the biggest obstacle is not cancer.It's maintaining a healthy attitude and having reason to keep up the fight.

Question: Does any one know if a liver transplant is possible if you have liver cancer and what the survival rates are.? Bladder cancer cells that chemo does not work as well orther cells and that have travelled to the liver and turned in to secondary liver cancer. How successful is chemo on these cells and how long can it increase survival.

Answer: It all depends on the extent of the disease. If the cancer is a primary liver cancer which hasn't spread to regional lymp nodes or distant site (metastases - commonly lung/brain/bone) then it is possible to resect the tumour which can lead to good survival provided the resection margins are clear. This doesn't involve a whole transplant just the removal of the affected area and is usually accompanied by chemotherapy. If the liver tumour is a metastases itself - most commonly from bowel cancer, again it is possible to resect up to 80% of liver tissue and still have good function and survuval is approx 33% at 5 years - this is provided the original bowel cancer has been proven to be cured and there are no metastases elsewhere in the body. As for a whole liver transplant for a whole organ infected with cancer... The chance of this occuring in isolation is actually rare, the cancer would have to be extremeally advanced to have affected the whole liver whilst not having been detected at an earlier stage when a selective resection could take place. If the cancer was this advanced then the chances of NOT having cancer spread to the lungs/brain/bone whould be tiny and so you wouldn't be able to remove the liver as it would be a futile procedure. Also liver transplants are difficult and bloody operations involving the blood vessels that drain and supply the liver itself. During the operation liver cells can leak into the blood stream. If the liver was riddled with cancer these cells would simply travel elsewhere and therefore negate the benefit of the procedure in the first instance. (because the cancer would not have been completely removed) I'm not sure on the stats for chemo though - sorry

Question: questions about Bladder cancer? what is the survival rate for bladdr cancer for a man in his 50s? How quickly does bladder cancer spread? -blood has been in his urine since may is it likely to have spread?

Answer: It is not possible to give you a very meaningful answer with the information provided. Given that, most bladder cancers are superficial and can be controlled or cured. It is important that he have a transurethral biopsy preformed in a timely manner. That will confirm the diagnosis, provide information regarding tumor grade (how aggressive it is), stage (has it invaded into the bladder muscle - if so the risk of spreading is higher) and the presence or absence of carcinoma insitu. Treatment options vary depending on stage and grade. Please see these links and below for more information: http://www.urologyhealth.org/content/moreinfo/bladderbasics.pdf http://www.urologyhealth.org/content/moreinfo/bladdercancer.pdf The following comes from urologyhealth.org (a site I frequently refer patients to): Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States. About 53,200 Americans are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year and 12,200 die annually of the disease. In recent decades there has been a steady increase in the incidence of bladder cancer. However, doctors are making progress in treatment and survival rates are improving. But what are its symptoms? How should it be treated? The following information should help you talk to a urologist about this condition. Increase Text Size What happens under normal conditions? The bladder is a hollow balloon-shaped mostly muscular organ that stores urine until ready for release. The urine is produced in the kidneys. It flows through tubes called the ureters into the bladder and is discharged through the urethra during urination. The bladder muscle aids urination by contracting (tightening) to help force out the urine. A thin surface layer called the urothelium lines the inside of the bladder. Next is a layer of loose connective tissue called the lamina propria. Covering the lamina propria is the bladder muscle, covered on the outside by fat. What causes bladder cancer? The ways in which bladder cancers develop and progress are only partly understood. However, a number of substances that cause the cancers to develop have been identified. Chief among them are cancer-causing agents in cigarette smoke and various industrial chemicals. Cigarette smoking alone has been estimated to cause 50 percent of all bladder cancer cases in the United States. Long-term workplace exposure to chemical compounds such as paints and solvents has been estimated to cause another 20 to 25 percent of bladder cancer cases. More than 90 percent of all bladder cancers originate in the urothelium. The majority of diagnosed bladder tumors are confined to the urothelium or the lamina propria and have not invaded the bladder muscle. What are the symptoms of bladder cancer? Painless blood in the urine (hematuria) is the most common symptom. It eventually occurs in nearly all cases of bladder cancer. In the majority of cases, the blood is visible during urination. In some cases, it is invisible except under a microscope, and is usually discovered when analyzing a urine sample as part of a routine examination. Hematuria does not by itself confirm the presence of bladder cancer. Blood in the urine has many possible causes. For example, it may result from a urinary tract infection or kidney stones rather than from cancer. It is important to note that hematuria, particularly microscopic, might be entirely normal for some individuals. A diagnostic investigation is necessary to determine whether bladder cancer is present. Other symptoms of bladder cancer may include frequent urination and pain upon urination (dysuria). How is bladder cancer diagnosed? The diagnostic investigation begins with a thorough medical history and a physical examination. The doctor will ask the patient about past exposure to known causes of bladder cancer, such as cigarette smoke or chemicals. Also, because hematuria can come from anywhere in the urinary tract, the doctor may order radiological imaging of the kidneys, ureter and bladder to check for problems in these organs. Diagnostic tools to check for bladder cancer include various types of urinalysis. In one type, the urine is examined under a microscope to look for cancer cells that may have been shed into the urine from the bladder lining. Urine can also be tested for substances known to be closely associated with cancer cells. The doctor's most important diagnostic tool is cystoscopy, which is a procedure that allows direct viewing of the inside of the bladder. This is most commonly performed as an office procedure under local anesthesia or light sedation. First, a topical anesthetic gel is applied, so the patient will feel little or no discomfort. The doctor then inserts a viewing instrument called a cystoscope through the urethra and into the bladder. Looking through the cystoscope, the doctor is able to examine the bladder's inner surfaces for si

Question: what are the chances of survival with severe bleeding in the brain? My boyfriends mother was going through treatment for bladder cancer, then just had a stroke, the doctors say she has severe bleeding in the brain and can't operate or she would bleed to death, they said if it wasn't so bad they could operate, she is sedated currently and they keep bringing her out of sedation but she doesn't know or recognize anybody and then they sedate her again. Please help nobody knows what to expect and I want to be prepared and help the family as uch as possible.

Answer: I think there was too much of trauma to the brain due to hemorrahage, the patient has 50% chances of survival rate. I am not taking about other complication/s. Anyway, sounds serious, better pray and prepare all those near and dear to the patient. Sorry, to read the situation, my prayers for the patient and family and friends.

Question: My friend is suffering with infected lever,gall bladder with puss and acute jaundice,told as lever cancer..? Is there any chance of his recovery.Doctors say that 3 to 4 stunts are to be inserted and even then zero scope for his survival.The lever cancer is said to be in 3rd stage.Is there any way of saving him?Can there be any person in the world who can come to the rescue my friend and give him more life?

Answer: The medical industry simply does not do well with any form of cancer, except skin cancer. All the other successes are meger at best. It is why cancer will become the number one killer of Americans as of 2010. Please realize that the way the medical industry approaches cancer makes it very difficult to use alternative methods of fighting this dreaded disease. Chemotherapy simply is abusive, expensive, and very ineffective. Radiation is right up there. Surgery does NOT solve the problem either because of the basic nature of cancer, it spreads. In 1946, Congress held a hearing on the subject of how to deal with cancer. The FDA and 2 drug companies approached congress and through testimonies given, congress decided to only accept 3 methods of dealing with cancer; radiation, chemotherapy and cancer. This left all other methods NOT acceptable. Of course the FDA has used this authority to squelch any other methods and billions of dollars has gone into the 3 methods, leaving us with the number one killer in the U.S. Does that sound like progress or even make sense to you? Max Gerson was a military doctor that found by using coffee enemas and detoxing the liver this way created over 50% success in relieving pain and cancers. This, of course, was rejected by congress and the FDA. It is inexpensive and certainly, not exotic with NO profit in recommending such a thing, regardless of Max Gerson's successes. Additionally, the medical profession simply refuses to accept that infection(s) could be a "root cause" of cancer as well and is very quick to reject all propositions that infections are a root cause of cancer. Yet, when infection(s) are identified and corrected, many cancers seem to dissappear. It's not uncommon to find the cause of cancers in one organ, like the liver, to be a result of bad dental work where infections rage and reflex to the liver making it weak and allowing cancer to happen. Doctors rely on typical lab tests many times to make diagnosises and yet, ignore the fact that many bacteria, viruses, and parasites do not show up on those tests. PCR tests will show many of them, but doctors do not bother using those more expensive tests because they don't believe bacteria or other germs to be the underlying causes of many autoimmune or cancer diseases. If I were you, staring down the face of death and no positive chances being proposed by the medical people, I would NOT hesitate one bit to look at the other alternatives that have worked for many people, even though it is not appreciated by the medical community. If you focus on making your friend healthy and making the liver and gallbladder a priority, he may have a chance. The first and foremost thing your friend needs to do is get his cellular energy level up and then once that is done, detox the liver while supporting the liver with nutrients that are proven to heal that organ. You do NOT want to overwhelm the body with toxins to quickly and moving steadily, but not too aggressively is the key. It's important to follow a careful detoxing program that first addresses the health of the elimination organs and the cellular energy issue. This will prepare him for proper detoxing. Then after detoxing the liver and gallbladder, it is important to provide maximum nutrients that support good liver functioning. I strongly suggest you find a QRA practitioner that can work with him to focus on this type of health regimen. It's also very important to make sure your friend has a mind set toward becoming healthy. good luck to you

Question: Why is the cancer death rate higher in Great Britain than the US? Could it have anything to do with the extended waiting and rationing of healthcare? Well done, dems... we're on the way! All Hail 0bamacare! "The journal Lancet Oncology has reported that American cancer patients live longer than those anywhere else on the globe. "American women have a 63 percent chance of living at least five years after a cancer diagnosis, compared with 56 percent of women in Europe. "For American men, the numbers are even more dramatic. Sixty-six percent of American men live five years past a diagnosis of cancer, but only 47 percent of European men do. Of cancers that affect only women, the survival rate for uterine cancer is 5 percentage points higher in the U.S. than the European average, and 14 percent higher for breast cancer. Among cancers that affect only or primarily men, survival rates for prostate cancer are 28 percent higher in the U.S., and for bladder cancer, 15 percent higher. The British Health Service keeps costs down by rationing care through long waiting lists for service. The Manhattan Institute's Dr. David Gratzer reports that an estimated 20 percent of British lung cancer patients considered curable when they were first placed on the waiting list for chemotherapy or radiation were incurable by the time they obtained treatment. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/06/12/are_we_scaremongers_96961.html

Answer: Socialized medicine. - - - Be careful what you wish for...

Question: what is the odds ? of survival of bladder cancer .my brother has the option of fixing the problem, but he doesn't want a catheter.

Answer: It of course depends on what stage the cancer is in but my husband has had bladder cancer for 12 years and is doing fine. He has had 3 recurrences since the initial diagnoses but he keeps a super vigilant eye on things and the doctors have always been able to take care of the problem. My husband does not have a cath and doesn't need one. If the problem is ignored then it could be a lot worse outcome than having a catheter. Best wishes to you and your brother and tell him to please get the medical care he needs.

Question: STATISTICS HELP PLEASE? The 10 year survival rate for bladder cancer is about 50%. If 20 people who have this cancer are properly treated for the disease, what is the probability that: 1.) At least 1 will survive for 10 years? 2.) at least 10 will survive for 10 years? 3.) at least 15 will survive for 10 years? If you can at least guide me to the right answer that would be great! Thanks!

Answer: You have a binomial distribution with n = 20, p = 0.5, and q = 1 - p = 0.5. The probability that x will survive is p(x) = C(20,x)(0.5^x)[0.5^(20 - x)] which simplifies to p(x) = C(20,x)(0.5^20) If you have access to a binomial calculator, you'll be able to calculate all 21 terms and then form the necessary sums. Here is a table of the terms: x    p(x) 0    9.53674E-07 1    1.90735E-05 2    0.000181198 3    0.001087189 4    0.004620552 5    0.014785767 6    0.036964417 7    0.073928833 8    0.120134354 9    0.160179138 10    0.176197052 11    0.160179138 12    0.120134354 13    0.073928833 14    0.036964417 15    0.014785767 16    0.004620552 17    0.001087189 18    0.000181198 19    1.90735E-05 20    9.53674E-07 Problem 1. Sum the terms from x = 1 to x = 20 to get 0.999999046 Problem 2. Sum the terms from x = 10 to x = 20 to get 0.588098526 Problem 3. Sum the terms from x = 15 to x = 20 to get 0.020694733 If you have access to a cumulative binomial calculator, then the answers would be Problem 1. 1 - F(0) Problem 2. 1 - F(9) Problem 3. 1 - F(14) In each case F(n) is the cumulative sum from x = 0 to x = n.

Question: Probability Help! (Binomial?) **URGENT**? I NEED HELP BY TONIGHT prblem: The 10 year survival rate for bladder cancer is approximately 50%. If 20 people who have bladder cancer are properly treated for the disease, what is the probability that : a) At least 1 will survive for 10 years?

Answer: probability (at least 1 survives) = 1 - probability (nobody survives) = 1 - 0.5^10 = 1 - 1/1024 = 1 - 0.0009765625 = 0.9990234375

Question: what are the survival rate after left kidney [cancerous]14cm benign tumor hemoglobin3.5 weight 95ibs? in jan 2004 iwas diagnosed with renal cell cancer inthe month before iwas passing clotsof blood and bleeding thru my bladder my weight had droped from 135 to95 in 2mon i was in severe pain my hemoglobin was3.5 it took 12units of blood before i could have surgery.since that time i have gained almost 100ibs isuffer from shortness of breathe after walking any distance

Answer: You were very ill in 2004! It is good that you got diagnosed and treated appropriately at that time. Now it seems that you are wondering what is going on now, with the weight gain and the shortness of breath. There are so many things that can cause shortness of breath (being overweight is one of them, but not the only one) that you really need to see your doctor to see what is going on currently. I hope it is something that is easy to treat and that you get back to your normal state of health.