Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer typically begins in the urothelial cells lining the bladder. It often presents early with symptoms like blood in urine and painful urination, making it one of the more detectable cancers.

Risk is higher in smokers and those exposed to industrial chemicals.

Key Facts:

• Recurrence is common, requiring lifelong monitoring
• Can be non-muscle-invasive or muscle-invasive
• Treated with surgery and intravesical therapies

Symptoms:

• Blood in urine
• Painful urination
• Frequent urination
  
  

Risk Factors:

• Smoking
• Exposure to chemicals
• Chronic bladder inflammation
  
  

Treatment:

• Transurethral resection
• Cystectomy (bladder removal)
• Immunotherapy