Bladder Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Stages and Treatment

Any cancer that arises in the tissues of the urinary bladder can be termed as bladder cancer. Some of its common types are transitional cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. These cancers typically cause hematuria, dysuria, frequent urination, etc. Individuals with advanced bladder cancer experience lower-extremity swelling, flank pain and pelvic or bony pain. Tobacco smoking is the chief contributor to urinary bladder cancer. The diagnosis of bladder cancer is done through an examination of the bladder, aided by a cystoscopy. It can also be diagnosed with a Hexvix/Cysview guided fluorescence cystoscopy. The treatment strategy employed for the management of bladder cancer is dependent on the degree of the invasion of the cancer. It can involve a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy. This book covers in detail the causes, symptoms, stages and treatment of bladder cancer. From theories to research to practical applications, case studies related to all contemporary topics of relevance to this condition have been included in this book. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of bladder cancer.