Bladder Cancer: Stages And Treatments

The bladder stores pee until it is ready to leave the body. Bladder cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow and clump in the bladder, forming tumors. Although an exact cause is unknown, experts agree chemical exposure, smoking, chronic bladder irritation, and parasitic infections all increase a person’s risk. Key signs of bladder cancer include back pain, pelvic pain, frequent peeing, and blood in the pee. Bladder cancer is staged using the TNM system and involves 5 stages. The stage given to a person’s bladder cancer is based on how it has (or has not) spread.

Bladder cancer is treatable! There are several options for treatment.