Bladder cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of the urinary bladder. The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ in the lower abdomen that is responsible for the storage of urine filtered by the kidneys. The disease is caused when deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the cells of the bladder mutate or change. Read more: Is Bladder Cancer Common in Females? Article
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Bladder Cancer Symptoms, Stages, Treatments
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Bladder Cancer
Treatment for bladder cancer depends on the stage of the disease, the grade of the tumor, and the type of bladder cancer. Options for treatment include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and biological therapy.
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How Long Will You Live if You Have Bladder Cancer?
The survival rate depends on the stage of cancer at diagnosis and other health issues. Overall, 70 to 90 percent of people with localized bladder cancer will live for at least five years or more. The physician calculates this with the help of survival rates. Survival rates indicate the percentage of people who live with a certain type of cancer for a specific time.
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Is Gallbladder Cancer Aggressive?
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is one of the aggressive cancers of the biliary tract. The gallbladder generates and concentrates bile that aids in the digestion of fats. GBC is a rare, yet deadly cancer of the gastrointestinal tract.
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What Are the 5 Warning Signs of Bladder Cancer?
The term cancer means an uncontrolled growth of cells in the body. When cancer begins in the urinary bladder, it is called bladder cancer. The urinary bladder, often simply called the bladder, is a balloon-like organ present in the lower abdomen near the pelvis.
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Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder cancer is a rare form of cancer with symptoms that include jaundice, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting, abdominal lumps, and bloating. Risk factors include being female and Native American. Treatment of gallbladder cancer depends upon the stage of the cancer, the type of gallbladder cancer, and whether the cancer can be removed by surgery.
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Can Bladder Cancer Be Detected With a Urine Test?
Bladder cancer is often detected when a person develops signs and symptoms. It is a highly treatable type of cancer when detected early. Although screening tests for bladder cancer are not conducted routinely, the following tests may be used to diagnose and learn more about bladder cancer:
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What Medications Are Given to Patients With Bladder Cancer?
Many people with bladder cancer are prescribed medication as part of their treatment regimen. Learn the five most common types of medication therapies used to treat bladder cancer.
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Can Gallbladder Cancer Be Cured?
Gallbladder cancer can be cured if it is treated before the cancer spreads, making the prognosis of early diagnosis generally favorable.
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What Causes Bladder Cancer in Females?
Bladder cancer is cancer that begins in the cells of the urinary bladder. The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ in the lower abdomen that is responsible for the storage of urine filtered by the kidneys. Bladder cancer is a common urologic cancer that has the highest recurrence rate of any malignancy. Bladder cancer is more common in men compared to women.
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What Is the Main Cause of Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer refers to the uncontrolled cell growth that begins in the bladder. This happens when an abnormal change (a mutation) in the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) causes the DNA to malfunction.
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How Can You Tell If You Have Gallbladder Cancer?
Gallbladder cancer, also known as malignant neoplasm of the gallbladder, is a disease caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the tissues of the gallbladder.
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What Does Gallbladder Cancer Feel Like?
Gallbladder cancer is generally hard to diagnose at an early stage. This is because it does not cause any specific signs or symptoms at an earlier stage. Also, the gallbladder being hidden behind other organs makes cancer less likely to get detected.
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What Are the Different Stages of Bladder Cancer?
Bladder cancer is staged according to the TNM classification. TNM stands for T (tumor): It refers to the size of the original tumor. N (node): It describes whether cancer is present in the lymph nodes. M (metastasis): It refers to cancer spread to other parts of the body.
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