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About Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer typically originates in the cells lining the inside of the bladder, the organ responsible for storing urine. The most common type is urothelial carcinoma, affecting the urothelial cells that also line other parts of the urinary tract. Symptoms can include blood in the urine (hematuria), frequent urination, painful urination, and back or pelvic pain. While the exact cause isn't always clear, key risk factors include smoking, exposure to certain industrial chemicals, chronic bladder inflammation, and a family history of the disease.
Treatment for bladder cancer varies significantly depending on the stage and grade of the cancer. For early-stage, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, treatments often involve surgery to remove the tumor (transurethral resection of bladder tumor, or TURBT) followed by intravesical therapy. This involves administering medications directly into the bladder,
The information above is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before making medication decisions.
MedlinePlus overview of Bladder Cancer
The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Bladder cancer occurs in the lining of the bladder. It is the sixth most common type of cancer in the United States.
Symptoms include:
Blood in your urine
A frequent urge to urinate
Pain when you urinate
Low back pain
Risk factors for developing bladder cancer include smoking and exposure to certain chemicals in the workplace. People with a family history of bladder cancer or who are older, White, or male have a higher risk.
Treatments for bladder cancer include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and biologic therapy. Biologic therapy boosts your body's own ability to fight cancer.
NIH: National Cancer Institute
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine. MedlinePlus topic page. Topic date: 06/01/1999. MedlinePlus file date: 10/15/2026 02:30:37.
This information is educational and is not medical advice.