Bladder Cancer – All You Need to Know!

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Frequently Asked Questions Bladder Cancer and
Its Treatment Options
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• Did you know? Bladder Cancer is the nations
  sixth most common form of cancer with more than
  73,000 new cases and about 15,000 deaths each
  year.

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• What is Bladder Cancer?
• Even though it is very common, it is one form of
  cancer that most people know very little about.
  Bladder cancer, also referred to as urothelial
  carcinoma, begins when the cells in the lining of
  the bladder start to grow out of control.

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• What Are The Symptoms Of Bladder Cancer?
• The most common symptom is blood in the urine.
  Other symptoms include irritation when urinating,
  urgency, and frequency of urination. If you have
  any of these symptoms, go see your urological
  care specialist.

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• Who Is At Risk For Bladder Cancer?
• The following factors increase your risk of
  cancer in the bladder (bladder cancer)
• Cigarette Smoking The Single Greatest Risk
  Factor
• Exposure To Industrial Chemicals
• Chemotherapy Or Radiation Therapy For Other
  Cancers
• A High Fat Diet

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• How Is Bladder Cancer Diagnosed?
• Your doctor will first perform a thorough history
  and physical exam. Other tests may include
• Urine Cytology
• Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) or CT Urography
• Cystoscopy
• Tumor Marker Tests
• Flourescence in Situ Hybridization (FISH)

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• What should I do if I suspect I may have bladder
  cancer?
• Most bladder cancers can be treated effectively
  with early detection. If you suspect you may have
  bladder cancer, its better to consult a
  physician, preferably an urologist as soon as
  possible.

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