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 Bladder cancer

Bladder cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the bladder. The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower part of the abdomen. It is shaped like a small balloon and has a muscular wall that allows it to get larger or smaller to store urine made by the kidneys. 

2 types of
Bladder Cancer: 

Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer is cancer found in the tissue lining the inner surface of the bladder. The bladder muscle is not involved. 

Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer is cancer that spreads into the thick muscle deep in the bladder wall.

Bladder cancer is the 6th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.

73

average age of bladder cancer diagnosis

700,000

Estimated number of people living with bladder cancer in the United States.

3 common symptoms 

Blood in the urine

Blocked urine flow 

Pain during urination

4 symptoms of later-stage bladder cancer 

Fatigue

Pain in lower back

Weight loss 

Abdominal pain 

tests and procedures that may be used to detect bladder cancer

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