Know more about Bladder cancer!! Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers, affecting approximately 70000 adults in the United States each year. Bladder cancer occurs more commonly in men than in women and usually affects older adults, though it can happen at any age. Most common symptoms of bladder cancer are: 1) Hematuria- blood in urine 2) Painful urination 3) Pelvic pain or back pain 4) frequent urination If you have any of this symptoms do not neglect and consult your doctor at the earliest. Diagnosis of bladder cancer is done with the help of following modalities: 1) Cystoscopic examination 2) cyctoscopic biopsy 3) Urine cytology 4) CT scan abdomen and pelvis Bladder cancer can be completely cured if detected early.Treatment modalities used in treatment of bladder cancer include 1) Surgery 2) Chemotherapy - intravesical or systemic 3) radiation therapy 4) Immunotherapy How to reduce risk of bladder cancer? 1) quit smoking 2) Avoid excessive exposure to chemicals 3) drink plenty of fluids 4) eat fresh fruits and vegetables Bladder Cancer awareness month|Treatment of Bladder Cancer|Dr Rahul Kulkarni