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Kidney cancer and urinary bladder cancer are the type of cancers that affects the urinary system.
Urinary bladder cancer refers to the abnormal growth of cells within the urinary bladder, which stores urine before it is excreted from the body through the urethra. This type of cancer usually begins in the cells lining the inside of the bladder. Urinary bladder cancer is one of the most common types of cancers affecting the urinary system.
Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), refers to the abnormal growth of cells within the kidneys. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs used to filter blood and remove waste in the form of urine. Most kidney cancers originate in the lining of small tubes within the kidney and are called renal cell carcinomas.
Both of these cancers are serious conditions that require immediate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Symptoms
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Flank Pain
- Lump or Mass
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Fatigue
- Fever
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Anemia
- Swelling in the Legs and Ankles
Causes
- Exposure to chemicals
- Chronic bladder inflammation
- Certain medications
- Family history and genetics
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Hypertension
- Dialysis treatment for chronic kidney failure
Diagnosis
- Medical History and Physical Examination
- Urinalysis
- Imaging Tests: CT scan, MRI, or ultrasound
- Cystoscopy
- Biopsy
- Blood and Urine Tests
- Chest X-ray or CT scan
Treatment
- Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT) surgery
- Partial or Radical Cystectomy
- Targeted Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
