Blood in the urine = alert
Dr. Delphine Borchiellini, oncologist at the Antoine-Lacassagne center in Nice, explains that bladder cancer is a disruption of the cells of the bladder wall forming tumors. Hematuria, the presence of blood in the urine, must alert. “If other pathologies can be responsible for it […]in case of doubt, especially if there are no other symptoms or in the event of recurrent hematuria, you must consult ”. Even a few drops of blood justify a quick consultation.
“In the event of early detection, at a localized stage, the objective remains healing. »»
Tobacco is the main preventable risk factor. “The bladder concentrates the urine […] And the bladder mucosa therefore remains in contact with all toxic substances […] like tobacco derivatives ”. Other factors include chronic infections or professional chemical exhibitions.
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Lori CIRE, President of Cancer Vessie France, insists on awareness and early diagnosis. “We work to make the signs of the disease better known and promote early diagnosis.” A survey reveals that 54 % of patients were unaware that the blood in the urine was a key symptom.
Early diagnosis and management
“In the event of early detection, at a localized stage, the objective remains healing,” says Dr. Borchiellini. The higher the disease, the more the chances decrease. Other rare symptoms include abdominal or pelvic pain, kidney failure, fatigue, loss of appetite and weight loss in case of metastases.
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An association listening to the needs of patients
For Lori Cite, “bladder cancer remains a subject little mentioned, so patients and their loved ones can feel isolated. Our association offers them a space for exchange and support between peers, facilitating their journey and improving dialogue with their doctor. A well -informed patient adheres better to his treatment, which is why we provide scientifically validated information. We also support research by relaying the needs of patients to health professionals and the French Urology Association. Patients can contact us via our cancer-vessie.fr site, by email, or on Facebook. »»
Regarding care, Dr. Borchiellini indicates that “in the event of superficial disease, tumors are removed by endoversical routes, with possibly other local treatments”. For more infiltrating disease, total surgery or radiotherapy, sometimes associated with chemotherapy or immunotherapy, are envisaged. In case of metastases, drug treatments are privileged. “Many innovations improve management at all stages, especially in robotic surgery, radiotherapy and new targeted therapies,” she concludes.
