What is Bladder Cancer Treatment
Bladder cancer refers to any type of malignant growth in the urinary bladder in which abnormal cells multiply uncontrollably in the bladder. The bladder is a hollow organ located in the pelvis that stores urine. The most common type of bladder cancer (90%) originates in the cells that line the inside of the bladder. These cells are called transitional cell carcinomas or urothelial cell carcinomas. In most cases, the muscle that assists in urination is not affected. The common symptom of bladder cancer is the presence of blood in the urine. It may be visible to the naked eye called frank hematuria. In cases where only the microscope can detect it, it is microscopic hematuria. Other symptoms include pain in urination and polyuria or frequent urination. However, the symptoms in themselves do not confirm diagnosis as they may indicate other health problems such as prostate infections and cystitis which are [...]