Question 1

how can you know if you have bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

Blood: Most people will notice blood in the urine or maybe some discomfort but the diagnosis has to be made with a biopsy, often through a cystoscopy.

Question 2

do you have back pain if you have bladder cancer and that's early symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes of back pain, from a lumbar strain to disc disruption, arthritis in the spine (quite common), menstrual cramps, abdominal aneurysm, muscle imbalances, poor posture, compression fracture, kidney stones, and yes, cancer.  Cancer is not a common cause of back pain, but it can occur.  See your doctor to get thngs checked out.

Question 3

do you pee small amounts if you have bladder cancer?

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It can happen but: Yes it can happen but is not that common, but if there is frequency of uribnation, there may be small amount at each pee.

Question 4

does urine test can bee seen if you have bladder cancer?

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Sometimes: Yes - if urine "cytology" is specifically ordered (sometimes with "fish").  Urine cytology is not the most sensitive test for bladder cancer, but is probably the least invasive - all the patient has to do is pee in a cup.  

Cancer would not usually be picked up on routine urinalysis or culture - which is much more commonly ordered to rule out infection, etc.

Question 5

what is bladder cancer?

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Cancer: It is a cancer involving the lining of the bladder that will spread into the muscle layers of the bladder if left untreated. It is a malignant condition that requires surgery to diagnose and as an initial form of therapy. Smoking is the most common risk factor for bladder cancer.

Question 6

can bladder cancer recur?

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Yes: Bladder cancers can very aggressive and recur despite treatment with radical surgery and/or chemotherapy. There is no way to be sure who will develop recurrence and therefore constant monitoring is essential after definitive therapy.

Question 7

is bladder cancer serious?

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Yes: Most bladder cancers diagnosed in the us are, however, very early in their presentations (stages 0 or 1), and therefore curable. However, a neglected bladder cancer will progress to a more advanced form of cancer that may become incurable and lethal. Therefore, it is important to take care of this as soon as possible.

Question 8

is bladder cancer painful?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Bladder cancer is generally not painful until it has spread to local organs and structures. If it contained to the superficial lining of the bladder without invasion, it is usually not painful.

Question 9

is bladder cancer hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Usually not. : The vast majority of bladder cancers are linked with environmental factors, especially smoking. Many epidemiologic studies have looked at the role of genetics as risk factors. In most studies, there has been a small increase in risk in relatives, particularly in those who developed the disease before age 60. But the risk is greatly magnified in those who smoke, indicating a stronger smoking link.

Question 10

how common is bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

Fairly...: There are about 68-70, 000 new cases of bladder cancer each year; and the most common type is transitional cell(from the inner lining of the bladder).

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