Bladder Cancer Essay

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In 2014, Bladder cancer caused 15,580 deaths in the United States. It can affect anyone, but most commonly affects older individuals (National Cancer Institute, 2014). Bladder cancer usually grows on the inside layer of the bladder and can spread to other parts of the body, regrow, and even cause death. Cancer begins with cells that make up the different tissues of the body. Normally, the body’s cells grow and replace themselves at a reasonable rate, on an as-needed basis. Sometimes, the cell growth/replenishment process can get a little out of control and the body doesn’t need the cells that it is producing. When this happens, a mass or tumor can form within that tissue. Tumors can be benign, or malignant. When a tumor is benign, it is not as harmful as a malignant tumor. Malignant cancers can metastasize, regrow after removal, or even cause death. There are specific symptoms, risk factors, causes and several different treatment options for bladder cancer.
The bladder is a part of the urinary system that stores the body’s liquid waste made up by the kidneys. The bladder is a balloon-like structure that has three layers: an inner layer, a middle layer, and an outer layer. There are three different types cancer that can affect the bladder. The most common type of bladder cancer is called Transitional Cell Carcinoma. This type of cancer develops in the cells that form the inner lining of the bladder. 9-10 Americans with bladder cancer have Transitional Cell Carcinoma (National Cancer Institute, 2014). Squamous cell carcinoma is a bladder cancer that begins in thin, flat cells. This type of bladder cancer is not common in the United States as it accompanies a parasitic infection called Schistosomiasis. The third type of bladder ca...

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...urine inside the body. This is attached to the urethra and allows for normal urination. Sometimes, a catheter may be needed to drain the bladder completely. There are also options for Immunotherapy. This is when drugs are administered through the urethra directly to the bladder that work with the body’s immune system to help fight cancer. There are also options for radiation therapy and chemotherapy, before and after surgery or even alone (Mayo Clinic, 2012).
Bladder cancer is something that can happen to anyone. It’s important for patients to know the symptoms and report any out of the ordinary findings to their doctor. If bladder cancer is caught early enough, it can be treated noninvasively. If it is caught at a later stage, luckily, there are options with high success rates for patients to live a pretty normal life despite the surgery they may have to undergo.

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