Bladder cancer is one of the commonest cancer within the urological system Bladder cancer is more common in male.

 

Causes of Bladder Cancer

 

Smoking
Long term exposure to dye
High salt intake

 

Symptoms of Bladder Cancer

 

Painless haematuria
Difficulty passing urine
Urinary frequency
Loin and lower abdominal pain

 

How to diagnosis Baldder Cancer?

Urine cytology
Cystoscopy
CT Urogram

Bladder Cancer Treatment

Early state:  Tumour can be resected via endoscopic method
                         Regular cystoscopy examination after resection of bladder tumour is require

 

Frequent recurrent of Bladder cancer

Chemotherapy may be considered

 

If tumour already spread to muscle layer

Complete resection of bladder may be necessary
Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy

Prevention of Bladder Cancer

 

Consult urologist as soon as possible if presented with haematuria
Avoid prolong contact to dye
Quit smoking
Increase water intake
Increase intake of vit A,C,B6