Bladder Cancer: The Complete Guide
Overview of Bladder Cancer A common type of cancer that starts off in the cells of the bladder . These cells called the urothelial cells, line the inside of the bladder, which is a hollow muscular organ in the lower abdomen. The basic function of the bladder is to store and expel the urine. Urothelial cancer most commonly affects the lining of the bladder but it can occur in the ureters and kidney as all three shares same epithelial lining. Factors that cause an increase in the probability of bladder cancer include- ● Smoking ● Increasing age ● Being male ● Exposure to certain chemicals ● Previous cancer treatment ● Chronic bladder inflammation ● Personal or family history of cancer Early signs and symptoms Early symptom detection is a must in cases of cancer. As noted earlier, this results in a cure, timely recovery, and speedy comeback to usual life routine. Some of the common signs and symptoms include: Painless Blood in the urine (Painless haematuria)-Most