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Bladder Cancer

    Posted: 09/07/2001    Updated: 09/16/2002



Introduction






The Bladder






Understanding Cancer






Bladder Cancer: Who's at Risk?






Symptoms






Diagnosis






Staging






Treatment






Getting a Second Opinion






Preparing for Treatment






Methods of Treatment






Side Effects of Cancer Treatment






Surgery






Radiation Therapy






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Symptoms

Common symptoms of bladder cancer include:

  • Blood in the urine (making the urine slightly rusty to deep red),

  • Pain during urination, and

  • Frequent urination, or feeling the need to urinate without results.

These symptoms are not sure signs of bladder cancer. Infections, benign tumors, bladder stones, or other problems also can cause these symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor so that the doctor can diagnose and treat any problem as early as possible. People with symptoms like these may see their family doctor or a urologist, a doctor who specializes in diseases of the urinary system.

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