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What Are The Side Effects Of BCG Treatment In The Bladder And Does A Cancer Patient Need A Oncologist, Dietician And Naturopath?

What are the side effects oif any of BCG treatment in the bladder? Is a Cancer surgeon ,a Onocologist? Does a patient need a onocologist if so how do they assist For a cancer patient what is the role od a dietian , nutrisionist and Natropath? Does one need they all?
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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1. Because BCG goes directly into the bladder, most side effects are linked with the bladder.The most common are:
.increased frequency of passing urine.
.pain on passing urine.
. blood in the urine.
. flu-like symptoms. [It’s important to drink lots of fluid, which will help flush the drug out of your bladder and reduce some of the side effects]

Rare side effects can include: fever, pain in joints and cough.

2. Yes he/she is called as Surgical Oncologist
3. because he/she has got special training in treating cancer/tumor with surgical techniques, thus he/she is in better position to handle the case, moreover can also performs biopsies for tissue examination.
4. It is important to maintain a good nutritional status during and after your treatment. Once treatment is finished, [dietitian/nutritionist] aim to help you achieve as healthy a diet as possible by following recommendations on good nutrition. [Use the knowledge of nutrition, health, disease, cancer and its treatment to provide practical advice that will help you to eat and maintain your quality of life].
5. “The human body has the healing power within itself to cure all diseases if congenial conditions are created.” Naturopathy heals through harmony with nature to attain equilibrium at physical, mental, moral and spiritual levels.
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What Are The Side Effects Of BCG Treatment In The Bladder And Does A Cancer Patient Need A Oncologist, Dietician And Naturopath?

** 1. Because BCG goes directly into the bladder, most side effects are linked with the bladder.The most common are: .increased frequency of passing urine. .pain on passing urine. . blood in the urine. . flu-like symptoms. [It’s important to drink lots of fluid, which will help flush the drug out of your bladder and reduce some of the side effects] Rare side effects can include: fever, pain in joints and cough. 2. Yes he/she is called as Surgical Oncologist 3. because he/she has got special training in treating cancer/tumor with surgical techniques, thus he/she is in better position to handle the case, moreover can also performs biopsies for tissue examination. 4. It is important to maintain a good nutritional status during and after your treatment. Once treatment is finished, [dietitian/nutritionist] aim to help you achieve as healthy a diet as possible by following recommendations on good nutrition. [Use the knowledge of nutrition, health, disease, cancer and its treatment to provide practical advice that will help you to eat and maintain your quality of life]. 5. “The human body has the healing power within itself to cure all diseases if congenial conditions are created.” Naturopathy heals through harmony with nature to attain equilibrium at physical, mental, moral and spiritual levels.