Cancer is a word which has horror attached to it. We have been listening to all the tragic stories attached to the disease cancer in general. Knowing the signs of bladder cancer is what we will do in this post and we will learn how we can take few protective measures to avoid the bad medical conditions attached to bladder cancer. First we will see the cause of occurring of any type of cancer.
We all know that our bodies are made up of cells which add together to make tissues and a lot many tissues make the organs of our body. There is continues process of building and destroying of cells in our body. New cells take the place of old cells and keep our organs work in efficient manner. The bad cells which continue to add up without getting destroyed are the cells of cancer. Since these cancer cells do not get destroyed, continue to accumulate and create a tumor or abnormal growth. The tumors are of two types Malignant or Benign:
Malignant Tumors are the ones which have the tendency to infect neighboring good cells and convert them into cancer cells. These cells travel through the blood and lymphatic vessels and generate a spread of cancer cells which is called metastasis.
On the other hand the Benign tumor cells do not infect the good neighboring cells hence do not spread and are not life threatening. These types of tumors can be removed and once removed they do not occur again.
Common Signs of Bladder Cancer:
The most common sign of bladder cancer is the change in the bladder habits evidenced by the increased frequency of urination. However, this may also be due to the effects of diabetes.
The urge to urinate without successful passing of it, or blood in the urine should be cause for much serious concern and subsequent investigation. Blood in the urine may not be visible as such to the patient. However, it may appear to the patient through the naked eye that the color of urine has changed to orange, brown or dark brown. Laboratory testing will confirm the presence of blood in the urine.
Changes in the color of the urine calls for an immediate examination to determine its’ causes. As the indications are non-specific the doctors will thoroughly investigate to make a correct diagnosis.
Risk Factors
People who have already had bladder cancer have a greater likelihood that they may develop this condition again. Younger people are very unlikely to develop this condition. Studies have shown smokers are two to three times more likely to fall victim to bladder cancer.
Workers in the rubber, chemicals and leather industry are exposed to particles at their workplace which may be carcinogens or cancer causing agents. So also hairdressers, metal workers printers, textile workers and truck drivers.
Getting infected with certain tropical parasites mean that you may develop bladder cancer at any later stage if the infection is not properly treated. These parasites are usually endemic in tropical regions.
A cancer treating drug Cyclophosphamide or arsenic also causes bladder cancer. Males are more likely to contract this condition while whites are more susceptible and make up of a large portion of the patient population.
Family history of bladder cancer also increases your chances of getting this condition.
However, it must be said that the some people who are exposed to the risk factors do not get this condition while others who maybe far removed from these factors end up with this illness. The key to getting a proper cure is in knowing the signs of bladder cancer in time which not only decreases the treatment cycle of the disease but also save you from the painful treatment procedures and money spent on these procedures.
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