Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers.
There are over 60,000 cases of bladder cancer in the United States each year.
Bladder cancer occurs in men more frequently than it does in women and usually affects older adults, though it can happen at any age.
Symptoms
Bladder cancer signs and symptoms may include:
- Blood in urine (hematuria)
- Painful urination
- Pelvic pain
- Back pain
- Frequent urination
But, these symptoms often occur because of something other than bladder cancer. If you have blood in your urine (hematuria), make an appointment with your doctor to get it checked out. Also make an appointment with your doctor if you have other signs or symptoms that worry you.
Causes
Causes of bladder cancer include:
- Smoking
- Exposure to chemicals
- Past radiation exposure
- Chronic irritation of the lining of the bladder
- Parasitic infections
It's not always clear what causes bladder cancer, and some people with bladder cancer have no obvious risk factors.
Types of bladder cancer
Types of bladder cancer include: urothelial carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Some bladder cancers include more than one type of cell.
Risk factors
Factors that may increase bladder cancer risk include:
- Smoking
- Increasing age (It's rarely found in people younger than 40).
- Being a man
- Previous cancer treatment
- Chronic bladder inflammation
- Personal or family history of cancer
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bladder-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20356104
