Urinary bladder cancer

Urinary bladder cancer is a condition in which cells grow uncontrollably and multiply in the bladder. The bladder is the part of the urinary system that stores urine until it is passed from the body. 

The presence of blood in urine is observed in most individuals. Other signs and symptoms may involve frequent urination, pain or burning sensation while urinating, a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, and urinating often during the night.

Risk factors include smoking, exposure to certain chemicals, advanced age, and a history of chronic bladder inflammation.

Early detection is critical to better treatment outcomes, so regular screenings, especially for high-risk individuals, are important. 

The treatment and prognosis of bladder cancer depend on the location, size, stage, and extent of cancer spread, as well as the patient's overall health. Surgery is the mainstay treatment. Along with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted drug therapy, immunotherapy, and/or their combinations are given.