Urological Cancer

Urological Cancer

Urological cancer encompasses a range of malignancies affecting the urinary system and male reproductive organs, including the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and testicles. These cancers can develop due to various factors such as genetic predisposition, lifestyle habits, and environmental influences. Early detection and appropriate treatment play a crucial role in managing these conditions effectively. Dr. Prateek Varshney, specializes in the treatment of urological cancers. With advancements in medical science, various surgical and non-surgical treatment options are available depending on the type and stage of cancer. Understanding the symptoms, risk factors, and available treatment approaches can help in making informed medical decisions

Symptoms of Bladder Cancer

Early stage tumour may not give any symptoms. Common symptoms of bladder cancer include:

    • Blood in the urine
    • Pain or burning during urination
    • Feeling as if you need to go right away, even when the bladder is not full
    • Having trouble urinating or having a weak urine stream
    • Frequent urination or feeling the need to urinate without results

These symptoms are not sure signs of bladder cancer. Infections, benign tumours, bladder stones or other problems also can cause these symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor so that the doctor can diagnose and treat any problem as early as possible. If there is blood in the urine, then one should be careful and should not neglect it.

Risk Factor of Urinary Bladder Cancer

    • Smoking: Smokers are more than twice as likely to get bladder cancer as those who do not.
    • Chemicals: Working in the dye, rubber, leather, textile, paint or print industries, or working with organic chemicals or chemicals called aromatic amines, increases a person’s chances of developing cancer if appropriate safety measures are not followed.
    • Race: Caucasians are twice as likely to develop bladder cancer as African-Americans.
    • Age: Most people found to have this disease are in their late 60’s
    • Long-Standing (Chronic) Bladder Problems: Bladder infections and kidney or bladder stones have been linked with bladder cancer, although they are not causes of the cancer.
    • Previously diagnosed with bladder cancer: Recurrence of bladder cancer occurs in 60% of patients. For this reason, follow-up is very important
    • Not drinking enough fluid
    • Whites are about twice as likely to develop bladder cancer as African Americans and Hispanics
    • About 9 out of 10 people with bladder cancer are older than 55
    • Whites are about twice as likely to develop bladder cancer as African Americans and Hispanics
    • More common in men than in women
    • Urinary infections, kidney and bladder stones, bladder catheters left in place a long time
    • Personal history of bladder or other urothelial cancer
    • Bladder birth defects
    • Genetics and family history
    • Prior chemotherapy or radiation therapy