Cancer - Bladder
Overview
Bladder Cancer is a form of Cancer that develops in the inner-lining tissues of the bladder. Transitional cell carcinoma the most common type of bladder cancer is consider not to be invasive or spread to other organs of the body. Less common forms, squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and small cell bladder have the potential to be more invasive to the body. Consuming lots of fluids is preventative medicine to prevent bladder cancer by promoting more frequent urination reducing carcinogen's access to the bladder tissue.
Prevalence
Overall, Bladder Cancer is the fourth most common type of Cancer to affect men and the ninth most common type of Cancer to affect women.
These Substances may Help to Prevent or Treat Bladder Cancer
Alkaloids
Capsaicin may retard the growth of Bladder Cancer cells. [1]
Amino Acids
Cysteine (especially the N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) form of Cysteine) may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [2]
Carbohydrates
D-Glucaric Acid may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [3]
Carotenoids
Alpha-Carotene may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [4]
Astaxanthin may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [5]
Beta-Carotene may help to prevent Bladder Cancer and Bladder Cancer patients are usually found to have low serum Beta-Carotene levels. [6]
Fucoxanthin may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [7]
Lutein may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [8]
Lycopene may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [9]
Microorganisms
Lactobacillus casei supplements may help to prevent the recurrence of superficial Bladder Cancer. [10]
Minerals
Clinoptilolite is claimed to facilitate the regression of Bladder Cancer. [11]
Selenium may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [12]
Sodium Bicarbonate may be a viable therapy for Bladder Cancer.
Organic Acids
Ellagic Acid may stimulate the apoptosis (cell death) of Bladder Cancer cells. [13]
Patented Medicines
Naltrexone ,Low-dose, may be useful for the treatment of Bladder Cancer.
Polyphenols
Curcumin may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [14]
Diosmin may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [15]
Hesperidin may help to prevent Bladder Cancer. [16]
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