Cancer of bladder

DrOwl

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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

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DrOwl

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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

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Bladder Cancer | CDC
To lower the risk of bladder cancer, don’t smoke and be especially careful around certain kinds of chemicals.
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/bladder/index.htm
Bladder cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Blood in the urine (hematuria) sometimes is a sign of bladder cancer. Learn about other bladder cancer signs and symptoms and explore treatment options.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bladder-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20356104
Bladder Cancer | Stanford Health Care
Our urologic experts offer advanced diagnosis and innovative treatments and reconstruction for patients with bladder cancer.
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/cancer/bladder-cancer.html
Bladder Cancer - Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | MD Anderson Cancer Center
Almost 71,000 new cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed in the U.S each year. Men, Caucasians, and smokers have twice the risk of bladder cancer as the general population. Read more about bladder cancer types, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment here.
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/bladder-cancer.html
Bladder Cancer | Bladder Cancer Symptoms | MedlinePlus
Bladder cancer symptoms range from lower back pain to blood in your urine. Read about important risk factors and find a list of treatments available
https://medlineplus.gov/bladdercancer.html
Bladder cancer | Cancer Research UK
Bladder cancer is cancer that starts in the lining of the bladder. The bladder is part of the urinary system, which filters waste products out of your blood and makes urine. Find out about the symptoms, how you are diagnosed, treatment, living with bladder cancer and follow up.
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bladder-cancer
Bladder Cancer: Causes, Types, and Symptoms
The exact cause of bladder cancer is unknown. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
https://www.healthline.com/health/bladder-cancer
Bladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version - National Cancer Institute
Treatment of bladder cancer depends on the stage of the cancer. Treatment options include different types of surgery (transurethral resection, radical and partial cystectomy, and urinary diversion), radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Learn more about how bladder cancer is treated.
https://www.cancer.gov/types/bladder/patient/bladder-treatment-pdq
Bladder Cancer
Whether you (or a loved one) are worried about developing bladder cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed guide can help you find the answers you need.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladder-cancer.html
Bladder Cancer Health Center
Bladder Cancer Overview
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/bladder-cancer/default.htm

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Bladder Cancer | CDC
To lower the risk of bladder cancer, don’t smoke and be especially careful around certain kinds of chemicals.
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/bladder/index.htm
Bladder cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Blood in the urine (hematuria) sometimes is a sign of bladder cancer. Learn about other bladder cancer signs and symptoms and explore treatment options.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bladder-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20356104
Bladder Cancer | Stanford Health Care
Our urologic experts offer advanced diagnosis and innovative treatments and reconstruction for patients with bladder cancer.
https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/cancer/bladder-cancer.html
Bladder Cancer - Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment | MD Anderson Cancer Center
Almost 71,000 new cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed in the U.S each year. Men, Caucasians, and smokers have twice the risk of bladder cancer as the general population. Read more about bladder cancer types, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment here.
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancer-types/bladder-cancer.html
Bladder Cancer | Bladder Cancer Symptoms | MedlinePlus
Bladder cancer symptoms range from lower back pain to blood in your urine. Read about important risk factors and find a list of treatments available
https://medlineplus.gov/bladdercancer.html
Bladder cancer | Cancer Research UK
Bladder cancer is cancer that starts in the lining of the bladder. The bladder is part of the urinary system, which filters waste products out of your blood and makes urine. Find out about the symptoms, how you are diagnosed, treatment, living with bladder cancer and follow up.
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bladder-cancer
Bladder Cancer: Causes, Types, and Symptoms
The exact cause of bladder cancer is unknown. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
https://www.healthline.com/health/bladder-cancer
Bladder Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version - National Cancer Institute
Treatment of bladder cancer depends on the stage of the cancer. Treatment options include different types of surgery (transurethral resection, radical and partial cystectomy, and urinary diversion), radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Learn more about how bladder cancer is treated.
https://www.cancer.gov/types/bladder/patient/bladder-treatment-pdq
Bladder Cancer
Whether you (or a loved one) are worried about developing bladder cancer, have just been diagnosed, are going through treatment, or are trying to stay well after treatment, this detailed guide can help you find the answers you need.
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladder-cancer.html
Bladder Cancer Health Center
Bladder Cancer Overview
https://www.webmd.com/cancer/bladder-cancer/default.htm

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