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Bladder CancerIntroduction, Statistics & PicturesBladder cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the lining of the bladder. The bladder is a hollow, muscular, balloon-shaped organ with an elastic muscular wall that allows it to get larger or smaller. The bladder is located in the lower part of the abdomen (pelvis), and is part of the urinary system, the body's system that filters waste products out of the blood and makes urine. The bladder’s role is to store urine until it is ready to be eliminated from the body.
Bladder cancer begins in the cells. Normally, the cells grow and divide to produce new cells only when the body needs them. In some cases, this process is impaired and new cells form (the already existing cells divide uncontrollably) when the body does not need them, causing a tumor to form. There are two types of tumors: benign (term that refers to a tissue growth which is not life threatening, because it does not spread damaging adjacent tissues, structures, and organs) and malignant (a term that refers to a cancerous mass or growth which can invade and destroy adjacent tissues and organs inside the body causing death). Internationally, the incidence of bladder cancer varies substantially. The highest rate of bladder cancer is registered in Europe and North America. Bladder cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer in the U.S and UK. Each year, 70,000 new cases of bladder cancer are diagnosed and more than 14,680 die annually. Bladder cancer is more common among men than women. It is the 4th most common type of cancer diagnosed in men and the 11th most common type of cancer diagnosed in women. The 5 year survival rate is 79.3 percent. Bladder cancer is successfully treated with minimal side effects if detected in the early stages. When the cancer is more advanced, it is difficult to treat and involves extensive procedures. Bladder Cancer Pictures & Images
Cross-cut view of male urinary system.
From Top to Bottom: Adrenal Glands, Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Testis, Penis. (Urinary System) (Male)
Female bladder in relation to body.
Cross cut view showing female bladder, as well as other organs.
Illustration of tumor growing inside of bladder.
Artist rendering of a nonspecific tumor.
Artist rendering of a nonspecific tumor.
Three rendered Illustrations of how cancer cells appear. The lower right is an actual cancer cell under high-scale magnification.
Article by Alina Morrow, MS Page Covers: What is bladder cancer? |
Bladder Cancer Pictures & Images
Cross-cut view of male urinary system.
From Top to Bottom: Adrenal Glands, Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Testis, Penis. (Urinary System) (Male)
Female bladder in relation to body.
Cross cut view showing female bladder, as well as other organs.
Illustration of tumor growing inside of bladder.
Artist rendering of a nonspecific tumor.
Artist rendering of a nonspecific tumor.
Three rendered Illustrations of how cancer cells appear. The lower right is an actual cancer cell under high-scale magnification. Bladder Cancer Pictures from our Medical Image Search Engine |
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03/06/2011
