Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder
Symptoms
Most of the symptoms of bladder cancer can also occur with non-cancerous conditions. It's important to get evaluated if you have any of these symptoms:
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Blood in the urine -
Painful urination -
Urinary frequency -
Urinary urgency
Other symptoms that can occur with this disease:
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Abdominal pain -
Anemia -
Bone pain or tenderness -
Lethargy and fatigue -
Urinary incontinence -
Weight loss
Signs and tests
The health care provider will perform a
Diagnostic tests that may be done include:
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Abdominal CT scan -
Bladder biopsy (usually performed during cystoscopy) -
Cystoscopy (examining the inside of the bladder with a camera) -
Intravenous pyelogram - IVP -
Urinalysis -
Urine cytology
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