Overview
Urinary Bladder Cancer is one of the common cancers. It can be either a primary bladder cancer which originates from the transitional epithelium commonly or a secondary cancer which spreads from the colon, prostate, uterus or ovaries. There are 3 different histological types.Signs and Symptoms
Pain in the suprapubic region or groin area, Back pain, Pelvic pain or pain in the thigh, Mass at the suprapubic region, Frequent urination, Dysuria (pain during micturation), Weight loss, FeverCommon Causes
Cigarette smoking, Occupational hazards such as exposure to certain chemicals, Radiation exposure, Chronic irritation to the lining of the bladder wall, Parasitic infection such as Schistosoma haematobiumRisk Factors
Age, Gender, Smoking, Exposure to chemicals, Cancer of prostate, colon, uterus or ovary, Previous cancer treatment, Family history, Repeated bladder inflammationInvestigation Techniques
Full blood count, Urine assessment (urinalysis), Urine culture and cytology, Renal function test, Liver function test, Intravenous urogram, Ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scanTreatment and Prevention
Transurethral resection of the bladder tumour (TURBT), Cystectomy (Surgical removal of bladder), Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy
