intravesical chemotherapy

Bladder instillation chemotherapy is an important method for treating bladder cancer.

Bladder instillation chemotherapy directly infuses chemotherapy drugs into the bladder to kill cancer cells or inhibit their growth locally. This can increase the concentration of drugs in the bladder and reduce side effects on other parts of the body. It is mainly suitable for patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. After transurethral cystectomy, instillation chemotherapy can reduce the risk of tumor recurrence.

Commonly used chemotherapy drugs include pirarubicin, epirubicin, mitomycin, etc. Doctors will choose appropriate drugs according to the specific conditions of patients.

Patients may experience frequent urination, urgency of urination, and pain during instillation chemotherapy, which will generally relieve gradually. However, if the symptoms are severe or persistent, they should be informed promptly. At the same time, they should be reviewed regularly according to the doctor's requirements to monitor the treatment effect and adverse reactions.