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Bladder Cancer

Advanced diagnosis and treatment for bladder tumors and urinary tract cancers.

What is Bladder Cancer?

Have you noticed blood in the urine? Bladder Cancer is a urologic condition that should be evaluated by a urology provider.

Bladder cancer is a cancer that begins in the tissues of the bladder. Most bladder cancers start in the urothelial cells that line the inside of the bladder.

Common Symptoms

Blood in the urine
Frequent urination
Painful urination
Urgency
Pelvic or back discomfort in some cases

When to see a Urology provider

You should see a specialist if you notice blood in your urine, persistent urinary symptoms, or unexplained urinary changes.

Early detection is important for managing the condition and preventing further complications.

Schedule a consultation today.

Causes and Risk Factors

Bladder cancer develops when abnormal cells in the bladder lining grow uncontrollably. Risk factors can include smoking and other environmental exposures.

Diagnosis and Tests

Evaluation may include urinalysis, urine cytology, imaging, and cystoscopy, which allows direct visualization of the bladder.

Treatment Options

Treatment may include surgery, intravesical therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination depending on stage and tumor type.

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