Bladder cancer
What is bladder cancer?
Bladder cancer starts in the cells of the bladder. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and risks in our guide to bladder cancer.
Risks for bladder cancer
Any substance or condition that increases the chance of getting cancer is referred to as a risk. The most important risks for bladder cancer are smoking and contact with chemicals at work. Learn about bladder cancer risk.
Symptoms of bladder cancer
Symptoms of bladder cancer can include blood in the urine and problems passing urine. Learn about the symptoms of bladder cancer.
Diagnosis of bladder cancer
Tests to diagnose bladder cancer, such as cystoscopy, are done when symptoms or routine tests suggest a problem. Learn about diagnosis of bladder cancer.
Grading bladder cancer
Grading bladder cancer is an important part in planning treatment and estimating prognosis. Learn about the grades of bladder cancer.
Stages of bladder cancer
Staging describes how much cancer there is in the body. Learn about the stages of bladder cancer by the TNM (tumour size, lymph node, metastasis) system.
If bladder cancer spreads
Cancer can spread from the bladder to other parts of the body. This is called metastasis. Learn about common sites where bladder cancer can spread.
Prognosis and survival for bladder cancer
Learn about prognosis for bladder cancer. Important prognostic factors include stage and lymph node status. Tumour size, grade and type are also factors.
Treatments for bladder cancer
Treatments for bladder cancer include surgery, immunotherapy, chemotherapy and radiation. Learn about treatment plans and options for bladder cancer.
Supportive care for bladder cancer
Supportive care helps people cope with the physical and emotional aspects of bladder cancer. Learn how to cope with the long-term effects of bladder cancer.
Bladder cancer statistics
Cancer statistics tell us how many people in Canada are diagnosed with and die from bladder cancer in a certain time frame.
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