Urinary Obstruction
It is not unusual for the normal flow of urine to become blocked when you have metastatic bladder cancer.
“The tumor may block the bladder outlet, making it difficult to empty the bladder, or it may compress or invade one or both ureters — the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder,” says Barbosa.
This can lead to urine backing up into the kidneys, impaired kidney function, pain, recurrent urinary tract infections, and difficulty receiving certain cancer treatments, he says.
Supportive Care
There are several effective ways to restore urine flow, protect kidney function, and prevent complications.
“A urinary…
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