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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
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FAQs
Risk factors include smoking, exposure to certain chemicals (such as those used in the dye industry), chronic bladder inflammation or infections, older age, male gender, and family history of bladder cancer.
Symptoms may include blood in the urine (hematuria), which may cause urine to appear red or darker, pain during urination, frequent urination, urgency to urinate, and pelvic or back pain.
Obesity is a significant risk factor for kidney cancer, as excess body weight can lead to hormonal changes and chronic inflammation, increasing the likelihood of cancerous cell growth in the kidneys.
Yes, certain genetic conditions such as von Hippel-Lindau disease, hereditary papillary renal cell carcinoma, and Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome are associated with an increased risk of developing kidney cancer.
