Bladder cancer is a
type of cancer that begins in your bladder — a balloon-shaped organ in your
pelvic area that stores urine.
Bladder cancer begins
most often in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. Bladder cancer
typically affects older adults, though it can occur at any age.
The great majority of
bladder cancers are diagnosed at an early stage — when bladder cancer is highly
treatable. However, even early-stage bladder cancer is likely to recur. For
this reason, bladder cancer survivors often undergo follow-up tests for years
after treatment to look for bladder cancer recurrence.
Symptoms
Bladder cancer signs
and symptoms may include:
Blood in urine
(hematuria) — urine may appear bright red or cola colored. Or urine may appear
normal, but blood may be detected in a microscopic examination of the urine.
Frequent urination.
Painful urination.
Back pain.
Pelvic pain.
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment
with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, such as
blood in your urine.
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