More people than ever are surviving cancer; cancer survivors have unique health needs and concerns as result of their cancer and treatment. Radiation treatment for prostate, cervical, bladder, and colorectal cancers can also result in radiation exposure
to the bladder. Some patients will experience progressive bladder problems 2-20 years after their radiation treatment.
Symptoms can include blood in their urine, increased voiding, having to use the bathroom multiple times
per night, and chronic pain. In severe cases, the loss of blood through the bladder may be so significant that it requires hospitalization, blood transfusions, or even removal of the bladder. There are no curative therapies for Radiation or Hemorrhagic
cystitis and no FDA approved drugs for this orphan disease.