A common type of cancer, which develops in the urinary bladder. This causes back pain, painful urination, frequent urination, and blood in urine.

Symptoms & Reports

• Blood in urine
• Difficulty in urinating
• Low back pain
• Rapid weight loss
• loss of appetite
• Swollen feet
• Extreme weakness and tiredness

Causes

• A tumour develops when cells in the bladder grow unusually. Risk factors of bladder cancer include
• Tobacco use
• Smoking
• A job involving exposure to chemicals
• Exposure to radiation
• Recurrent infections in the bladder

Prevention

• Avoid smoking
• Consume fruits and vegetables which are rich in antioxidants
• Adequate fluid intake to get rid of harmful chemicals that build up in the bladder

Screening Options available at JNCHRC

• Cystoscopy: A small, narrow tube with a lens is inserted through the urethra. This allows analysing urethra and bladder for any signs of disease.
• Urine cytology: To detect any presence of cancer cells.
• Urogram: To evaluate the condition of kidneys, ureters and urinary tracts.
• Retrograde Pyelogram: Provides an X-ray imaging of bladder, ureters, and kidney.
• Bladder Biopsy: A sample tissue is collected from the bladder for further laboratory investigations.