Bladder Cancer Treatment in Hollywood, FL

Urologist Richard Levin possesses expertise in the diagnosis and management of bladder cancer. He offers all types of treatment for this condition including endoscopic surgery, bladder chemotherapy and immunotherapy and major surgery such as cystectomy (removal of the bladder).

If you’re experiencing bladder cancer symptoms in the Hollywood, FL area, contact Dr. Richard Levin today to schedule an appointment in Aventura. Give our office a call at (305) 932-4444 or request an appointment through our online form.

What Is Bladder Cancer?

Bladder cancer is more formally known as urothelial carcinoma, and it can arise in the kidney, ureter and the bladder. This type of cancer arises from the cells that line the urinary collecting system.

Bladder Cancer Symptoms

Bladder cancer symptoms are varied, but can include blood in the urine, urgency and frequency of urination, pelvic pain and back pain.

What Causes Bladder Cancer?

Bladder cancer can be seemingly without cause, but smoking and exposure to some chemicals have been implicated.

How Is Bladder Cancer Diagnosed?

When a patient has bladder cancer symptoms, Dr. Richard Levin will usually get x-rays of the kidneys and bladder, and will recommend looking inside the bladder. This is generally done in the office under a local anesthetic. If bladder cancer is diagnosed, the tumor is biopsied and removed through a scope. The pathologist will then identify the type and stage of disease.

How Is Bladder Cancer Treated?

If the tumor is small and localized, often the only treatment needed is continued careful surveillance to make sure that bladder cancer does not recur. If the tumor is more invasive, there are a variety of treatments that can be administered. Often times, the treatment of bladder cancer is multidisciplinary. This means that there may be other specialists involved in your care. For example, a radiation oncologist or medical oncologist. Bladder cancer is complex, and every patient is different. Your urologist would help guide you through this process.