Diseases
bladder cancer
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Overview
Bladder cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the bladder. Smoking can affect the risk of bladder cancer. Signs and symptoms of bladder cancer include blood in the urine and pain during urination. Tests that examine the urine and bladder are used to diagnose bladder cancer.
Symptoms
- blood in urine (hematuria), which may cause urine to appear bright red or ...
- ... cola colored, though sometimes the urine appears normal
- frequent urination
- painful urination
- back pain
Causes
- bladder cancer begins when cells in the bladder develop changes (mutations) in their dna. a cell's dna contains instructions that tell the cell what to do.
Risk factors
- smoking
- increasing age.
- being male. men are more likely to develop bladder cancer than women are.
Diagnosis
- imaging tests
- using a scope to examine the inside of your bladder (cystoscopy).
- removing a sample of tissue for testing (biopsy).
- examining a urine sample (urine cytology)
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is bladder cancer?
Bladder cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the bladder. Smoking can affect the risk of bladder cancer. Signs and symptoms of bladder cancer include blood in the urine and pain during urination. Tests that examine the urine and bladder are used to diagnose bladder cancer.
What are the symptoms of bladder cancer?
blood in urine (hematuria), which may cause urine to appear bright red or ..., ... cola colored, though sometimes the urine appears normal, frequent urination, painful urination, back pain
What causes bladder cancer?
bladder cancer begins when cells in the bladder develop changes (mutations) in their dna. a cell's dna contains instructions that tell the cell what to do.
Which medicines are used for bladder cancer?
cisplatin, vinblastine
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