Bladder Cancer Queries Answered

 

The urinary bladder is a balloon-shaped organ responsible for storing urine. Cancer starting in the urinary bladder is called bladder cancer. It is one of the most common types of cancer with a male predilection. Bladder cancer symptoms, if noticed on time, can be treated after a thorough evaluation from the best doctor.

 

What are the types of bladder cancer?

 

There are varying types of bladder cancer depending upon their origin in your body.

 

●       Small cell carcinoma- One of the most fatal types of bladder cancer, this type exhibits biological traits.

 

●       Squamous cell carcinoma- People using a urinary catheter for a long period or contracting an infection suffer from this type of cancer. One might experience constant bladder irritation in this type of bladder cancer.

 

●       Sarcoma- This type of cancer originates from the muscular layers or fat of the urinary bladder. This rare type displays a faster spread of cancer to other body parts making treatment for bladder cancer difficult.

 

What are the risk factors?

 

If you are aware of the risk factors for bladder cancer, you can prevent the risk of developing bladder cancer.

 

●       Age: People who are 60 years or older are at a high risk of bladder cancer.

 

●       Color: Whites are at a comparatively higher risk of developing cancer than blacks.

 

●       History: A history of bladder cancer increases your risk of developing it again.

 

●       Bladder inflammation: If you have a bladder infection for long, you might suffer from this cancer.

 

●       Smoking: Smokers have a very high chance of suffering from bladder cancer.

 

●       Chemical exposure: People who work in the chemical industry are more prone to and might need urinary bladder cancer treatment.

 

What are the symptoms of bladder cancer?

 

Hematuria or blood-colored urine, burning sensation during urinating, increased urinary frequency, feeling the urge to urinate, pelvic pain, unexplained weight loss, lower back pain, and swelling in the legs are the most common symptoms of bladder cancer.

 

What are the various treatment options?

 

Bladder cancer treatment options range from surgery to varying therapies. Your doctor might remove a part of your bladder or the surrounding lymph nodes during surgery. Another treatment option is chemotherapy which involves a combination of oral and intravenous drugs to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

 

Targeted therapy that attacks the cancer cells is a good option for cancer treatment emerging in recent times. Radiotherapy destroys the cancer cells through high-energy radiation. Last but not least, immunotherapy helps to improve the outcomes of the treatment by using the body's immune system.

 

Sohana Hospital has the most experienced team of doctors who diagnose your cancer type correctly. Our renowned medical team evaluates your condition properly before starting your treatment. We have the best facilities to not only treat you but also to ensure your recovery is faster.