What is bladder cancer?
Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers. It occurs in men more frequently than in women and usually affect older adults, though it can happen at any age. Bladder cancer most often begins in the transitional epithelium, the cells that line the bladder. Although it is most common in the bladder, the same type of cancer can occur in the other parts of the urinary tract drainage system.
Around half of the cases are diagnosed at an early stage, when the bladder cancer treatment is effective. Without cancer treatment, however, it can be life -threatening. The chances of bladder cancer increases with age and around 90% of the people receive a diagnosis aged above 55 years. The average age at diagnosis is 73 years.
Causes
Some causes have been recognised, of which smoking is the most important. Smokers are at least three times more likely to develop bladder cancer than non-smokers. The risk factors include -
1. Bladder defects that are present since birth.
2. Chronic bladder infections and irritation
3. Personal or family history of bladder cancer
4. Exposure to certain chemicals
5. Previous
cancer treatment with exposure to chemotherapy and radiation therapy
Symptoms
Bladder cancer signs and symptoms may include -
1. Blood in urine
2. Pain while urinating
3. Pelvic pain
4. Back Pain
5. Frequent urination
If you have hematuria, your urine may appear colo colored or bright red. Sometimes, your urine may not look any different but the blood in urine may be detected during a microscopic exam of the urine.
Preventions
Bladder cancer cannot be prevented but you may be be able to reduce some of your risk for getting it.
1. Quit smoking
2. Limit exposure to certain chemicals
3. Drink plenty of fluids
4. Eat healthy
5. Avoid exposure to arsenic
Looking for
bladder cancer treatment in India? Cancer Healer Center is committed to providing the best cancer treatment to its patients. With experts and skilled doctors, you are sure to receive supreme treatment helping you live a more rewarding life. The main bladder cancer treatment are surgery, biological therapy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. However, a combination of these treatments maybe used. The treatment will majorly depend on the location and stage of the cancer, the patient’s age, health, preferences and their support system. However, Cancer Healer Center is committed to providing the best care to its patients.
About The Author
Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.
He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.
He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.
Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.
