Bøger af Trinity Schell

Bladder cancer refers to numerous types of cancer that can develop in the tissues of the urinary bladder. The signs and symptoms of bladder cancer include low back pain, blood in the urine and pain during urination. The epithelial cells lining the bladder become malignant and cause bladder cancer. There are various risk factors associated with this type of cancer, such as recurrent bladder infections, smoking, prior radiation therapy, exposure to specific chemicals and family history. The most prevalent type of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma that starts in the cells of the deepest tissue layer in the bladder. Other types of bladder cancer include adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and small cell carcinoma. Treatment for bladder cancer is determined by the type of cancer and the stage of the disease, and may include immunotherapy, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This book contains some path-breaking studies in bladder cancer research. It will serve as a reference to a broad spectrum of readers.

Bladder cancer is referred to as a form of cancer which develops in the bladder cells. The bladder is a hollow muscular organ in the human body that retains urine in the lower belly. Bladder cancer typically starts in the urothelial cells that line the inner part of the bladder. There are various signs and symptoms of bladder cancer such as painful urination, blood in urine, back pain and frequent urination. Chronic bladder inflammation, smoking, family or personal history of cancer and increasing age are risk factors for bladder cancer. The most common method of diagnosis is cystoscopy with tissue biopsies. Treatment for bladder cancer includes intravesical therapy, surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. It can be prevented by quitting smoking and taking a diet which is rich in vegetables and proteins. This book elucidates the innovative models around prospective developments with respect to the study of bladder cancer. Such selected concepts that redefine the diagnosis and clinical management of bladder cancer have been presented herein. Those with an interest in this disease would find this book helpful.