Bladder Cancer

Types, Causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment.

Understanding bladder cancer

According to Mr. Feneley bladder cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in bladder — a balloon-shaped organ in pelvic area that stores urine. Bladder cancer begins most often in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Bladder cancer typically affects older adults, though it can occur at any age.

Types of bladder cancer:

Bladder cancer is can be classified on the basis of spread of cancerous cells causing bladder cancer. Different types of bladder cancer include transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) bladder, squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), adenocarcinomas. If the cancer has spread to the muscle wall of the bladder it is called an invasive cancer.

Symptoms of Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer signs and symptoms may include: Blood in urine (hematuria) —Frequent urination, painful urination, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain, back pain etc.

Causes of bladder cancer

The causes of bladder cancer aren't fully understood at present. But there are certain factors that make bladder cancer more likely, like smoking, environmental factors including certain chemicals once used in the rubber, paint, dye, printing and textile industries can also increase the risk of developing bladder cancer.

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