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Bladder cancer starts with the unmanageable growth of cells in the bladder. It generally starts in the innermost lining of the bladder. The increase in cancer cells leads to the formation of a tumor, which might spread and make the disease unmanageable.
Bladder cancer can affect the pelvic area and if the tumor spreads then all the other nearby organs can also be at risk.
Bladder cancer is of three types- Transitional cell carcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, and Adenocarcinoma.
There is no definite cause known for bladder cancer. It begins with the growth and rapid multiplication of abnormal cells in the bladder.
Bladder cancer, like other cancers, too marks its development in five stages
You could be at the risk of developing bladder cancer if
Men are more prone to bladder cancer as compared to women. It is more likely to occur at a senior age.
The symptoms of bladder cancer include
After suspecting bladder cancer, the doctor may perform a urinalysis, cystoscopy or biopsy. An intravenous pyelogram (IVF) can also be part of the diagnosis or an internal examination can also be conducted. The doctor might perform a CT scan and X-rays to analyze the seriousness of cancer.
If diagnosed in its initial stage, bladder cancer can be cured and stopped from affecting the other organs. However, this cancer is generally diagnosed at the later stage, making it quite difficult to get cured completely. The treatment has more complications than the bladder cancer itself. Few complications which can happen due to this cancer are:
The treatment solely depends on the stage of bladder cancer. In the initial stage, surgery can be done to remove the tumor, followed by medication. Second and third stage might involve removal of the affected part of the bladder or complete bladder, depending upon the seriousness of tumor.
In the last stage, radical cystectomy is done and nearby lymph nodes are removed. Another surgery is done to make a new way of passing urine. Radiation therapy is also provided to shrink the tumor before the surgery, in any of the required stages. Chemotherapy is also given to finish off with the remaining cancer cells. Proper medication is done to avoid a relapse of the symptoms.
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