Experiencing blood in your urine, frequent urination, pain or burning when you go or ongoing urinary discomfort? In this video, Dr. Crain Garrot, an oncologist with Georgia Cancer Specialists, part of Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, explains the basics of bladder cancer and what symptoms should never be ignored.
Dr. Garrot breaks down what bladder cancer is, how it develops in the lining of the bladder and the most common warning signs. You’ll also learn about key risk factors including smoking, chemical exposures, chronic bladder irritation and family history while also understanding that bladder cancer can still occur in patients without obvious risk factors.
The video also covers how bladder cancer is diagnosed through urine testing, imaging and cystoscopy as well as an overview of treatment options that may include tumor removal, immunotherapy, chemotherapy or surgery depending on the stage of disease.
While a bladder cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, early detection plays a critical role in improving outcomes and many cases are highly treatable when found early.
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