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How effective is the chemo wash, directly into the cancerous bladder, via the urethra. 1/2 hr one chemo, 1/2 hr with 2nd chemo...side effects?,
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Often used: It is common for oncologists to use bladder washes with chemo for bladder cancer. You will have to tell us the type of chemo used so that we can give you outcome and side effect information.
Answered 12/19/2016
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