10 Most Common Cancers
10. Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer was the 10th commonest cancer in 2018 with a total of 549,393 newly diagnosed cases, or 3.2% of all cancers in 2018. Patients with bladder cancer may present with dysuria, blood in the urine, and lower back pain. Some of the risk factors for bladder cancer include frequent bladder infections, smoking, history of radiation therapy, positive family history, and exposure to some chemicals.
The commonest type of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma followed by squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Diagnosis can be achieved via tissue biopsies through cystoscopy. Staging of the cancer includes bone scan and computed tomography (CT) scan. Treatment depends on the staging and can include radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy.
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