You will be given mitomycin in the chemotherapy day unit or during a stay in hospital. A chemotherapy nurse will give it to you. Mitomycin can be given in combination with other cancer drugs and with radiotherapy.

What is mitomycin used to treat?

Mitomycin is a type of antibiotic that is only used in cancer chemotherapy. It slows or stops the growth of cancer cells in your body.

How is mitomycin given?

Mitomycin is given directly into the bladder (called intravesicular), through a catheter, and left in the bladder for 1-2 hours. The dosage and schedule is determined by your healthcare provider. This drug is blue in color and may make your urine blue-green in color. This can last up to two days after each dose.