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Bladder cancer is the ninth most common type of cancer in the world. This chronic condition starts in the bladder and affects over 50,000 Americans each year. The bladder is a muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity that collects urine. The cancer usually develops in the mucous layer of cells lining the bladder. Tumors are categorized as superficial or invasive. This lethal disease accounts for approximately 90 percent of cancers of the urinary collecting system.
The appearance of gross blood in the urine (hematuria) is the main sign of bladder cancer. This symptom occurs in two thirds of cases. Patients diagnosed with bladder cancer also may experience frequent urination, weakness, loss of appetite, painful urination, and abdominal pain. These symptoms do not necessarily indicate cancer. Many people who present health problems suffer from an enlarged prostate gland, urinary infections, bladder stones or cystitis.
If you suffer from bladder cancer, you may experience pain or a burning sensation during urination, bladder spasms, reduced bladder capacity and frequent urination. Bladder cancer patients often complain about their inability to urinate. Bone pain, severe weight loss and tenderness may occur. Less common symptoms include swelling of the legs, pelvic pain, and headaches. Statistics show that only one in 1,250 patients who present hematuria suffer from bladder cancer. However, this is a symptom that shouldn't be ignored.
Bladder cancer may cause a number of symptoms and complications that are similar to those of other diseases. Obstruction of the kidneys is one of the most aggressive symptoms associated with this form of cancer. This complication occurs when the tumor is putting pressure on the junction of one or both ureters. Surgery for bladder cancer can lead to sexual dysfunction in men and women, infertility, and menopause when the ovaries are removed.
This aggressive disease has a high recurrence rate. Sometimes it leads to urinary tract infections, impotence in men, difficulty swallowing, nausea and vomiting, headaches, bone marrow damage and diarrhea. While it is necessary to treat this disease, the treatment itself can cause severe health problems. Side effects of chemotherapy include weakness or fatigue, hair loss, changes in bowel habits and mouth sores.
Bladder cancer may not cause any significant symptoms until it reaches advanced stages that are difficult to treat. That is why it is important to consult your doctor if you present any of the more common symptoms listed above even if you suspect a separate cause.
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