How to Rebuild a Bladder After Cancer

With more than 50,000 men and 16,000 women affected in the United States each year, bladder cancer is considered the fifth most common cancer plaguing Americans. Bladder cancer is a disease characterized by an abnormality in the growth and multiplication of the cells which line the urinary bladder. This abnormality leads to the formation of a tumor. Smoking is regarded as a major factor in the development of bladder cancer, but certain genetic and environmental factors may also be significant factors. With bladder cancer patients, even after the removal of superficial tumors, there is a great possibility that new tumors will arise in adjacent areas of the bladder. Thus, frequent check-ups and thorough after-treatment care are a must for patients. After an incidence of cancer, the bladder may not work properly due to the large volume of drugs that have been introduced to the system. Detoxification of the whole urinary system can help the bladder to work more efficiently in the future.

Things You'll Need

• Exercise plan
• Distilled water
• Dried hydrangea root
• Cranberries
• Fresh ginger
• Whole grains
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Multivitamins and mineral supplements

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Instructions

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  Have regular follow-up physical exams after treatment. A cystoscope is normally used to check the bladder. The urine is routinely checked for the presence of cancerous cells. A chest x-ray or an IVP may also be conducted. The patient needs to be monitored for several years.

• 2

  Maintain a healthy weight. Never allow yourself to eat so much food at one time and always maintain moderation in your meals.

• 3

  Quit smoking in order to help hasten recovery and to reduce the risk of a cancer relapse.

• 4

  Spend a minimum of 30 minutes every day. Seek the doctor's advice on how to build an exercise plan based on your needs and fitness level.

• 5

  Drink 8 to 10 glasses of pure distilled water every day. Do not drink soft drinks, caffeinated drinks or any other drinks that are artificially flavored.

• 6

  Prepare dried hydrangea root, make it into a tea and drink it as soon as you wake up in the morning.

• 7

  Drink 8 oz. or more of fresh cranberry juice every day for 7 days. Use fresh cranberries, and to increase the cleansing benefits, combine fresh ginger with the juice.

• 8

  Prepare a diet plan that includes whole grains and a lot of fruits and vegetables. Always maintain a balanced diet.

• 9

  Take whole food multivitamins and mineral supplements daily, as prescribed or recommended by your physician.

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  Get enough sleep in order that you wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.