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Short video where Doctor James and Olivia O'Donovan explain 7 possible signs and symptoms of bladder cancer.

WHAT IS BLADDER CANCER?

Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the bladder lining. In some cases, the tumour spreads into the bladder muscle.

WHAT CAUSES BLADDER CANCER?

Most cases of bladder cancer appear to be caused by exposure to harmful substances, which lead to abnormal changes in the bladder's cells over many years.

Tobacco smoke is a common cause and it's estimated that more than 1 in 3 cases of bladder cancer are caused by smoking.

Contact with certain chemicals previously used in manufacturing is also known to cause bladder cancer. However, these substances have since been banned.

WHAT ARE POTENTIAL SYMPTOMS OF BLADDER CANCER?

Blood in your urine is the most common symptom of bladder cancer.

The medical name for blood in your urine is haematuria and it's usually painless. You may notice streaks of blood in your urine or the blood may turn your urine brown. The blood isn't always noticeable and it may come and go.

Less common symptoms of bladder cancer include:

a need to urinate on a more frequent basis
sudden urges to urinate
a burning sensation when passing urine

Tips on getting the most out of your doctors appointment:

Write down your symptoms including when they started, when they happen and how often you have them.
Write down anything that makes them worse or better.
Tell your doctor if you are worried about cancer.
Tell them if you have any family history of cancer.
Take a friend or relative along for support - they could also ask questions and take notes to help you remember what the GP says.
Ask the doctor to explain anything you don’t understand.
Ask the doctor to write things down for you if you think it might help.

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Further information on bladder cancer and trusted sources:

Bladder cancer information from Cancer Research UK: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/abou...

NHS information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bladder...

Mayo Clinic information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...

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