Bladder Cancer Causes, Symptoms and Signs
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W arning <strong>Signs</strong> & <strong>Causes</strong> of <strong>Bladder</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> – Beware <strong>and</strong> Aware!<br />
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What is <strong>Bladder</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong>?<br />
<strong>Bladder</strong> cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known<br />
as a tumor, develops in the bladder lining. In some cases, the<br />
tumor spreads into the surrounding muscles. The most<br />
common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in your urine,<br />
which is usually painless.<br />
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<strong>Bladder</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong> - <strong>Symptoms</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Signs</strong><br />
People with bladder cancer may experience the following symptoms or<br />
signs.<br />
• Pain in the lower back around the kidneys (flank pain)<br />
• Swelling in the lower legs<br />
• A growth in the pelvis near the bladder (pelvic mass)<br />
Other symptoms that may develop when bladder cancer has spread<br />
include:<br />
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Warning Sign: Blood in Urine<br />
Blood in the urine can be a sign of bladder cancer, either<br />
visible to the eye or picked up by routine testing. Usually,<br />
blood in the urine is not caused by cancer, but by other cases<br />
including: exercise, trauma, infections, <strong>and</strong> blood or kidney<br />
disorders.<br />
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Warning Sign: Frequent Urination <strong>and</strong> Pain on<br />
Urination<br />
Recurrent or painful urination is less common. If you have these<br />
symptoms, <strong>and</strong> do not have a urinary tract infection, you should<br />
talk to your health care provider to find out if bladder cancer is the<br />
cause.<br />
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What <strong>Causes</strong> <strong>Bladder</strong> <strong>Cancer</strong>?<br />
There are certain things (known as risk factors) that can<br />
increase the chance of cancer developing.<br />
• Smoking<br />
• Chemicals in the Workplace<br />
• Low fluid consumption<br />
• Personal or family history of bladder cancer<br />
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Contact <strong>Cancer</strong> Medical Review – Kansas City<br />
Urology Expert<br />
In overview, cancer in the bladder can be treated <strong>and</strong> if you<br />
are showing signs of having bladder cancer, you should be<br />
checked by a Kansas City Urology expert.<br />
For more details,<br />
Call 913.341.7985<br />
Visit www.kcurology.com/conditions/bladder-cancer.html<br />
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