Knowledg Base: All you wanted to know about Cancer

CANCER OF THE BLADDER

Bladder Cancer originates in the bladder which is part of the urinary tract. The person is at an increased risk of bladder cancer if he/she is over 55 years of age.

Causes of Bladder cancer:
1. Smoking – One of the major causes of bladder cancer
2. Toxic Chemicals as analine dyes at workplaces can cause bladder cancer
3. Genetic – Family history of bladder cancer

Transitional cell carcinoma accounts for about 90% of cases of Bladder cancer. This type of Bladder Cancer
begins in the transitional cells that line the bladder. TCC is treatable when it is diagnosed at the stage
where it is still isolated in the bladder lining.

Detection:
Diagnostic Tests:
1 Urine culture: A urine sample is analyzed for signs of infection
2 Urine cytology: Urine or cells are examine in the lab for signs of cancer
3 Flow Cytometry: Urine sample, bladder washings, or tissue samples, are analyzed to determine
the amount of DNA present; provides information on cancer reoccurrences
4 Bladder tumor marker studies: Urine is examined for "markers" associated with cancer
5 Cystoscopy: A cystoscope ,a slender tube with a lens and a light, is placed into the bladder through the urethra. Anything unusual can be removed for a biopsy
6 Biopsy: Tissue samples are removed and examined to determine cancerous state of the cells
7 Intravenous pyelogram (IVP): A special dye is put in the blood stream and X-rays are taken to obtain a
picture of the bladder and urinary tract
8 CT, MRI and other imaging studies: Used to determine if the cancer had spread to other organs

Symptoms:
• Blood in the urine – a rusty or red color
• Change in bladder habits – Frequent need to urinate or delay when trying to urinate
• Pain when urinating

BLADDER CANCER IS CURABLE:
More than 94% of people with Bladder Cancer survive if it is diagnosed at an early stage.
If treatment doesn't begin until after the cancer has spread to nearby organs, the survival rate drops to 50%.
Like most other cancers, the survival rate for Bladder Cancer greatly diminishes if the cancer has
spread throughout the body to distant organs.

Don't hesitate to report any symptoms to your doctor!

Early detection and treatment are essential.






	CANCER OF THE BLADDER Bladder Cancer originates in the bladder which is part of the urinary tract. The person is at an increased risk of bladder cancer if he/she is over 55 years of age. Causes of Bladder cancer: 1. Smoking – One of the major causes of bladder cancer 2. Toxic Chemicals as analine dyes at workplaces can cause bladder cancer 3. Genetic – Family history of bladder cancer Transitional cell carcinoma accounts for about 90% of cases of Bladder cancer. This type of Bladder Cancer begins in the transitional cells that line the bladder. TCC is treatable when it is diagnosed at the stage where it is still isolated in the bladder lining. Detection: Diagnostic Tests: 1 Urine culture: A urine sample is analyzed for signs of infection 2 Urine cytology: Urine or cells are examine in the lab for signs of cancer 3 Flow Cytometry: Urine sample, bladder washings, or tissue samples, are analyzed to determine the amount of DNA present; provides information on cancer reoccurrences 4 Bladder tumor marker studies: Urine is examined for "markers" associated with cancer 5 Cystoscopy: A cystoscope ,a slender tube with a lens and a light, is placed into the bladder through the urethra. Anything unusual can be removed for a biopsy 6 Biopsy: Tissue samples are removed and examined to determine cancerous state of the cells 7 Intravenous pyelogram (IVP): A special dye is put in the blood stream and X-rays are taken to obtain a picture of the bladder and urinary tract 8 CT, MRI and other imaging studies: Used to determine if the cancer had spread to other organs Symptoms: • Blood in the urine – a rusty or red color • Change in bladder habits – Frequent need to urinate or delay when trying to urinate • Pain when urinating BLADDER CANCER IS CURABLE: More than 94% of people with Bladder Cancer survive if it is diagnosed at an early stage. If treatment doesn't begin until after the cancer has spread to nearby organs, the survival rate drops to 50%. Like most other cancers, the survival rate for Bladder Cancer greatly diminishes if the cancer has spread throughout the body to distant organs. Don't hesitate to report any symptoms to your doctor! Early detection and treatment are essential.