Cancer Of The Bladder

Bladder cancer is a tumor within the bladder, usuallyvagina or uterus.
starting with the cells lining the bladder walls. TheseStage 4 - Tumors have spread into the lymph nodes
abnormal cells multiply without control. The tumoror other areas of the body such as the liver, lungs
may or may not be malignant depending on theand bones.
invasiveness of the type of cancer involved. TheThe following symptoms of bladder cancer can also
cause of bladder cancer is uncertain as with mostbe associated with non-cancerous conditions.
types of cancer. Studies have shown that severalNerveless any symptom of a suspicious nature should
risk factors may contribute to the development ofbe always evaluated by a trained urologist. Early
bladder cancer.detection is critical in the successful outcome of all
About 25 percent of bladder cancer can be attributedcancer treatments.
to the exposure to cancer-causing chemicals orA medical professional should always be consulted if
carcinogens in the workplace. The chemicals thatyou have blood in the urine or if the urine becomes
belong to the Arylamines and Benzidine families arecloudy. The color of ones urine does give great
considered the most responsible. Arylaminesinsight into the internal condition of the urinary track.
exposure used to be very high in Dye, Rubber,Urinary frequency, increased frequency in the need
Aluminum, Leather industry workers along with truckto urinate. This could also be sign of a bladder
drivers and pesticide applicators but most arylaminesinfection called cystitis, bladder irritation called
usage has been reduced in the workplace because ofinterstitial cystitis, or from a kidney stone.
government regulation.Painful urination could also be caused by a bladder
Radiation therapy for women with cervical cancerinfection, kidney stone or another serious problem.
have an increased risk of developing bladder cancer.Urinary urgency just after using the restroom and
Certain drugs are known to result in a high risk factorwhen you do you only urinate small amounts. Could
to developing bladder cancer such as chemotherapybe a bladder infection called cystitis, bladder irritation
agent cyclophosphamide and the analgesic phenacetin.called interstitial cystitis, or from a kidney stone.
Repeated or chronic bladder infections may also leadUrinary incontinence. Some women report this
to the type of cancer called squamous cell bladdersymptom after childbirth and may be caused from a
cancer. This type of bladder cancer is very slowweakness in the bladder due to childbirth or ageing.
growing and as with all cancers, early detection canThis weakness is called stress incontinence.
lead to a higher cure rate.Suggested reading the kegel exercise and vaginal
According to the TNM (tumor, lymph node, andweight training.
metastases) classification system the cancer stage isCommon Vitamins and over the counter products can
classified by the location, size and aggressiveness .help with treating Bladder problems such as Vitamin
Recently the TNM staging system has become veryA, Cranberry Juice, and L-cysteine.
popular with the medical industry to describe all typesVitamin A deficiency may increase the risk of cancers
of cancer. The TNM staging system is divided into 5of the lung, larynx, bladder, esophagus, stomach,
main stages along with several sub stages using thecolon, rectum and prostate.
following scale.Cranberry Juice may also help prevent kidney and
Stage 0 - Tumors limited to the bladder lining but dobladder infections. If you are taking COUMADIN then
not extend through the bladder wall lining.check with your doctor before using cranberry.
Stage 1 - Tumors involve the layer beyond the liningL-cysteine is another immune system stimulant but
of the bladder and beyond but do not involve theshould always be taken in conjunction with Vitamin C
muscles of the bladder.to reduce the risk of developing stone formation in
Stage 2 - Tumors involve the muscles in the bladder.the kidneys and bladder.
Stage 3 - Tumors involve the fatty tissueAlways consult your doctor before using this
surrounding the bladder, the prostate gland, theinformation.