What Is Bladder Cancer
Health Encyclopedia: Bladder Cancer
Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder
Prevention
Quitting cigarette smoking and eliminating environmental hazards may reduce your risk of developing bladder cancer.
References
Walsh PC. Campbell's Urology. 8th ed. St. Louis, MO: WB Sanders; 2002:2732-2765.
Herr HW. Surgical factors in the treatment of superficial and invasive bladder cancer. Urol Clin North Am. 2005; 32(2): 157-6.
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Expert & Community Posts
Bladder Cancer
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Health Guide
Bladder cancer
Bladder cancer is a malignant tumor within the bladder. In the United States, bladder cancers usuallystart from the cells lining the bladder (transitional cells). These tumors... Read more »Effects of Smoking
...disease Hypertension Stroke Oral cancer Bladder cancer Pancreatic cancer Cervical cancer ... Read more »Bladder cancer
...the bladder Symptoms While most of the symptoms listed below can be associated with bladder cancer, they can also be associated with non-cancerous conditions. Nevertheless,... Read more »Bladder biopsy
...obstructions, growths, or stones. What abnormal results mean The presence of cancer cells indicates bladder cancer. The type of cancer can be determined from the biopsy sample. Other... Read more »Bladder cancer
...below) directly into the bladder. Because the risk of the cancer returning is so high, people with bladder cancer require constant follow-up for the rest of their lives. The treatment for... Read more »Images
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