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Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the bladder; a balloon shape organ located in the pelvis that deviate urine. Most of these cancers start in the cells that line inside of the bladder. This cancer usually attacks adults, although all age groups have the same opportunities. Generally, the cancer is diagnosed at an early stage of development, where the cancer is still treatable. SYMPTOMS Bladder cancer has the following symptoms: There is blood in the urine (hematuria) or urine may be normal, but blood can be detected by microscopic examination . Frequent urination Pain during urination Infection of the urinary tract Pain in the stomach area Backache Causes; Risk Factors It is unclear what causes bladder cancer. Bladder cancer has been linked to smoking, parasitic infections, radiation and exposed to chemical substances. Bladder cancer occurs due to mutations in cells. This mutation causes cells to grow out of control and then live while the other cells