Home Remedies and Herbs for Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is a form of cancer that originates in the bladder, which is the part of the body that holds urine. The bladder is located in the central lower abdomen. Bladder cancer cells usually first form in the lining of the bladder and then spread from there.¹ Bladder cancer can affect both men and women and it typically begins later in life. Bladder cancer is commonly diagnosed at an early stage. It is a highly treatable form of cancer and there are plenty of effective bladder cancer natural remedies to try. ^{2 3} Bladder cancer has a high rate of recurrence which means that despite being treatable, bladder cancer patients still undergo several follow-up tests long after treatment.²

What Causes Bladder Cancer?

Exact bladder cancer causes are unknown. Like all cancers, natural cells begin to mutate causing tumors which can spread throughout the affected area and affect organ function. ⁴ Though there is no known cause of bladder cancer there are some clear bladder cancer risk factors to consider. Here are some of the top bladder cancer risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing this disease:^{1 2 4 5}

• History of smoking
• History of bladder cancer in the family
• Exposure to industrial chemicals and pollutants
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation treatment
• Prolonged or chronic bladder infections
• Aging
• Being male as men are more likely to develop bladder cancer than women
• Drinking water that has been treated with chlorine
• Drinking water from a well contaminated by arsenic
• Using urinary catheters for an extended period of time

Bladder Cancer Symptoms

The following are bladder cancer symptoms to be aware of:^{1 2 4}

• Blood in urine
• Abdominal pain
• Bone pain and tenderness
• Painful and burning urination
• High frequency and urgency of urination
• Leaking urine
• Incomplete emptying of bladder
• Weight loss
• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Pelvic pain

Bladder cancer symptoms in men and bladder cancer symptoms in women are typically the same. However, sometimes there is a delay in diagnosing bladder cancer in women because the main symptom - blood in urine - is often mistaken for menstruation or menopause symptoms.

Natural Remedies and Herbs for Bladder Cancer

Here are the top bladder cancer natural cures to try at home:

• Astragalus - Astragalus is a bladder cancer natural treatment due to its cancer-fighting health benefits.
• Garlic - Garlic can help boost immune system response which can help improve the body’s ability to fight bladder cancer.
• Flaxseed Oil and Cottage Cheese - The combination of flaxseed oil and cottage cheese together can help to fight bladder cancer tumors and repair cells.
• Mistletoe - Mistletoe is an effective bladder cancer natural remedy for helping to stop the recurrence of bladder cancer tumors.
• Flaxseed Oil - Flaxseed oil contains healthy fats which are thought to help destroy bladder cancer cells.
• Broccoli - Consuming broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables can help to increase the survival rate of patients with bladder cancer.

References

1. http://umm.edu/health/medical/ency/articles/bladder-cancer
2. http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bladder-cancer/basics/causes/con-20027606
3. http://www.raysahelian.com/bladdercancer.html
4. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/types_cancer/bladder_cancer.html
5. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0032729/