{"id":16371,"date":"2023-08-10T17:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T17:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agilusdiagnostics.com\/blogs\/what-is-bladder-cancer-symptoms-cause-and-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T07:13:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:13:51","slug":"what-is-bladder-cancer-symptoms-cause-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agilusdiagnostics.com\/blogs\/what-is-bladder-cancer-symptoms-cause-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Bladder Cancer: Symptoms, Cause and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

The tissues of the bladder, the part of the body that stores pee, are where bladder cancer develops. The studies say that each year, the condition affects about 45,000 men and 17,000 women.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is Bladder Cancer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bladder cancer typically starts in the cells (urothelial cells) that line the lining of your bladder. Urothelial cells are found in your kidneys as well as the ureters that join them to your bladder. While it can also develop in the kidneys and ureters, bladder urothelial carcinoma is much more common.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Bladder Cancer <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bladder cancer can be of three types:<\/span><\/p>\n

Urothelial carcinoma<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Urothelial carcinoma, formerly known as transitional cell carcinoma, develops in the bladder's interior lining cells. When your bladder is full, the urothelial cells in your bladder expand, and when it is empty, they contract. The urethra and ureters are lined with the same cells, and cancer can also develop there.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cancer of the squamous cell<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In many countries quamous cell carcinoma is a rare kind of cancer. It begins when thin, flat squamous cells form in the bladder after a long-term infection or irritation in the bladder.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adenocarcinoma<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Another uncommon cancer is adenocarcinoma. It starts when glandular cells develop in the bladder during protracted bladder inflammation and irritation. The mucus-secreting glands in the body are made of glandular cells.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Bladder Cancer?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Even though many bladder cancer patients have blood in their urine, they may not feel any pain while urinating. A few symptoms of bladder cancer that can also indicate more advanced stages of the disease include fatigue, weight loss, and bone pain. Pay close attention to these symptoms in particular:<\/span><\/p>\n