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The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine. Bladder cancer occurs in the lining of the bladder. It is the sixth most common type of cancer in the United States.
Symptoms include
Smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. Exposure to certain chemicals in the workplace is another. People with a family history of bladder cancer or who are older, white or male have a higher risk.
Treatments for bladder cancer include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and biologic therapy. Biologic therapy, or immunotherapy, boosts your body's own ability to fight cancer.
National Cancer Institute
view of a papillary bladder tumor (top); the bladder wall is visible on the bottom right '''Bladder cancer''' refers to any of several types of malignant growths of the urinary bladder. The image to the right shows a papillary cell tumor, the most common type of bladder cancer. Papillary transitional cell carcinoma is a cancer of the transitional epithelial cells of the bladder. The greatest risk factor for bladder cancer is a genetic predisposition; it is also associated with Tobacco smoking and occupational exposure to aniline-based dyes (such as in textile factories), as well as with petrol and other chemicals. The treatment of bladder cancer depends on how deep the tumor invades into the bladder wall. Superficial tumors (those not entering the muscle layer) can be "shaved off" using an electrocautery device. Tumors which infiltrate the bladder require more radical surgery where part or all of the bladder is removed and the urinary stream is diverted. Radiation can also be used to treat this disease. [ Read More ]
Matritech - Developer of proteomics-based diagnostic products for the early detection of cancer by identifying proteins correlated with breast, bladder, prostate, cervical and colon cancers. Located in Newton, Massachusetts.
Cancer News: Diagnosis and Treatment of Bladder Cancer - Article on this disease by Dr. Robert Badalament.
Medical Enterprises: Synergo - Description of a commercial treatment modality involving a hyperthermia device used in the treatment of superficial bladder cancer.
BUPA: Bladder Cancer - Fact sheet from this UK organization addresses causes, symptoms and treatment.
UrologyChannel: Bladder Cancer - Provides information regarding diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
BTA: Bladder Cancer Test - Outlines information about a commercially available test.
Bladder Cancer Web Cafe - Information and resources including guidance in treatment options.
About.com: Bladder Cancer - General information about the disease.
SavonHealth: Bladder Cancer - Gives information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Imperial Cancer Research Fund - This UK charity offers news and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer. It also gives details on fundraising.