Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is any of several types of cancer arising from the tissues of the

urinary bladder

. It is caused when epithelial cells that line the bladder become malignant. In severe cases, it can spread to distant parts of the body, including bones, lungs, or liver.
Smoking is thought to cause about half of all bladder cancers. (This includes any type of smoking: cigarettes, cigars, or pipes).
Symptoms

Blood in urine

common

Pain discomfort or burning when urinating

common

Leaking urine

or Frequent urination

or Urgent feeling to pee

common

Poor appetite

or Fatigue

Weight loss

Abdominal pain

  • Lower, Flank pain

Inability to urinate

or Sense of incomplete emptying of urine

Back pain

  • Lower

Risk factors

Smoking

Radiation therapy

or Chemotherapy

Treatment
Treatment depends on the stage of cancer. It may include some combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy. Surgical options may include transurethral resection, partial or complete removal of the bladder or urinary diversion.
Recommended specialist

If you have Bladder Cancer, then visit a urologist as soon as possible.

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