Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is any of several types of cancer arising from the epithelial lining of the urinary bladder, a balloon-shaped organ in your pelvic area that stores urine. Tobacco smoking is the main known contributor to urinary bladder cancer. Carcinogens such as nitrosamines are concentrated and excreted in the urine, thereby exposing them to the cells lining the urinary tract. This exposure is prolonged in the bladder (where 95% of urothelial carcinomas arise) but malignant transformation can arise anywhere in the urinary tract, from the renal calyx to the urethral meatus.

Symptoms: The presence of large numbers of abnormal cells in the bone marrow can inhibit the marrow from producing normal healthy blood cells. Symptoms caused by bone marrow failure include paleness, tiredness, shortness of breath, excessive bleeding, and increased susceptibility to infections. Cancer cells can also infiltrate organs such as the lymph nodes, spleen, and liver leading to swelling.

Treatment: Herbal deals in leukemia/blood cancer cure: Certain herbs, at least two varieties of herbs known by the names of 'Garcinia Mangostana' and 'xanothenes' have been found to be effective with respect of leukemia. The herbs and compounds based on them have reflected intrinsic potential of growth inhibiting features.

Statistics: Incidence of Bladder Cancer in France (in no. & rate respectively) 9283 & 22.8 rate Mortality (in no. & rate respectively) 3654 & 8.2 Prevalence (in 1, 3 & 5 years respectively) 7600 19411 28439. The American Cancer Society is committed to research on bladder cancer. Important research into bladder cancer is being done right now in many university hospitals, medical centers and other institutions around the world.