Developments On Ongoing Bladder Cancer Research
By Miranda Sweeney
Bladder which is an organ located in the lower abdomen of the body is usually hollow in shape. It is normally stores urine. Urine is a bi product that is produced after blood is filtered by the kidney. Bladder cancer initially starts from inside the bladder and proceeds to grow into walls of the bladder. This ailment has killed many people which have prompted bladder cancer research.
Up to now, very big steps in research have being made by the many institutions which carry out research on this tumor. This among other institutions includes medical centers and also a lot of universities interested in this research. One of the recent issues which are still ongoing is creation of an understanding on various genetic changes that are found in bladder cancer. Researchers are also interested in knowing some differences between those cells that cause it and those that do not.
Further, researchers would also want to know the impact of these differences that do make these tumor cells to grow bigger and then spread to other body parts. This research shows that changes that are in the DNA of a cell that maybe could help researchers to predict the outlook of tumor infected patients can also affect treatment.
Position emission tomography is a scan that has being discovered. Research shows that this type of a scan can easily identify the spread of cancer much better than an MRL or any other scan would perform. The reason behind this is its ability to create pictures of organs and also tissues found inside the body. This scan works in such way that a radioactive sugar substance will be introduced inside the body of a patient. Those cells that usually use more energy will easily take this sugar which had being injected. The PET scan discovers the substance and shows images showing the body parts.
Urine tests also are carried out in attempt to investigate presence of tumor. The major objective of these tests basically is to shoe any presence a substance that can be of great help in establishing a person with this tumor. The tests are majorly aimed at diagnosing cancer. Another important reason is to search for cases of patients who suffer from this tumor even after first treatment.
Research is also done on how to reduce the risk of this tumor recurring back. A major blow to people with or have had tumor is that is they are at a great risk for development of a different tumor in other parts of their urinary tract or even in the bladder.
Researchers are also in an attempt to identify whether this particular risk can be in any form can be reduced through use of a drug, certain food or even dietary supplements. There is also an attempt to find a vaccine that can reduce the chances of it occurring again.
Lastly, there is research carried out on targeted therapy. This is a type of treatment which normally targets the proteins, specific genes or tissue environment which aids the growth and survival of tumor. This kind of treatment tries to block any growth or spread of these cells and at the same time limiting damage of cells that are normal. This therapy might be used to treat tumor.
Up to now, very big steps in research have being made by the many institutions which carry out research on this tumor. This among other institutions includes medical centers and also a lot of universities interested in this research. One of the recent issues which are still ongoing is creation of an understanding on various genetic changes that are found in bladder cancer. Researchers are also interested in knowing some differences between those cells that cause it and those that do not.
Further, researchers would also want to know the impact of these differences that do make these tumor cells to grow bigger and then spread to other body parts. This research shows that changes that are in the DNA of a cell that maybe could help researchers to predict the outlook of tumor infected patients can also affect treatment.
Position emission tomography is a scan that has being discovered. Research shows that this type of a scan can easily identify the spread of cancer much better than an MRL or any other scan would perform. The reason behind this is its ability to create pictures of organs and also tissues found inside the body. This scan works in such way that a radioactive sugar substance will be introduced inside the body of a patient. Those cells that usually use more energy will easily take this sugar which had being injected. The PET scan discovers the substance and shows images showing the body parts.
Urine tests also are carried out in attempt to investigate presence of tumor. The major objective of these tests basically is to shoe any presence a substance that can be of great help in establishing a person with this tumor. The tests are majorly aimed at diagnosing cancer. Another important reason is to search for cases of patients who suffer from this tumor even after first treatment.
Research is also done on how to reduce the risk of this tumor recurring back. A major blow to people with or have had tumor is that is they are at a great risk for development of a different tumor in other parts of their urinary tract or even in the bladder.
Researchers are also in an attempt to identify whether this particular risk can be in any form can be reduced through use of a drug, certain food or even dietary supplements. There is also an attempt to find a vaccine that can reduce the chances of it occurring again.
Lastly, there is research carried out on targeted therapy. This is a type of treatment which normally targets the proteins, specific genes or tissue environment which aids the growth and survival of tumor. This kind of treatment tries to block any growth or spread of these cells and at the same time limiting damage of cells that are normal. This therapy might be used to treat tumor.