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Bladder cancer is a malignant tumor within the bladder. In the United States, bladder cancers usually start from the cells lining the bladder (transitional cells). These tumors may be classified based on their growth pa...
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Symptoms
While most of the symptoms listed below can be associated with bladder cancer, they can also be associated with non-can...
Causes
As with most other cancers, the exact cause is uncertain. However, several factors may contribute to the development of...
Tests
A physical examination will be performed, including a rectal and pelvic exam. Diagnostic tests that may be performed in...
Treatments
The choice of an appropriate treatment is based on the stage of the tumor, the severity of the symptoms, and the presen...
Drugs
Bladder cancer is a disease in which the cells lining the urinary bladder lose the ability to regulate their growth and...
Complications
Bladder cancers may spread into the nearby organs or may travel through the pelvic lymph nodes, and metastasize to the ...
Prevention
Quitting cigarette smoking and eliminating environmental hazards may reduce your risk of developing bladder cancer.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have blood in your urine, or other symptoms of bladder cancer, including urinary ...
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