Urological Cancers

Kidney Cancer:

What is Kidney Cancer?

Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma, originates in the kidneys. It can develop in the small tubes within the kidneys, impacting their ability to filter and excrete waste.

Causes:

– Smoking

– Obesity

– Hypertension

– Family history of kidney cancer

– Certain genetic conditions

Symptoms:

– Blood in the urine

– Persistent back pain or flank pain

– Unexplained weight loss

– Fatigue

Treatment:

– Surgery (partial or complete kidney removal)

– Targeted therapy

– Immunotherapy

– Radiation therapy

Bladder Cancer:

What is Bladder Cancer?

Bladder cancer begins in the lining of the bladder and can extend into the muscular wall. It is often diagnosed at an early stage when treatment is more effective.

Causes:

– Smoking

– Occupational exposure to certain chemicals

– Chronic bladder inflammation

– Family history of bladder cancer

Symptoms:

– Blood in the urine (hematuria)

– Changes in bladder habits

– Pelvic pain

– Unexplained weight loss

Treatment:

– Transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT)

– Intravesical therapy (for superficial tumors)

– Radical cystectomy (invasive cancers)

– Chemotherapy

– Immunotherapy

Urethral Cancer:

What is Urethral Cancer?

Urethral cancer is a rare cancer that occurs in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. It can affect both men and women.

Causes:

– Chronic inflammation of the urethra

– History of urethral stricture

– HPV infection

– Smoking

Symptoms:

– Blood in the urine

– Frequent urination

– Pain or discomfort during urination

– Lump or mass in the urethra

Treatment:

– Surgery (urethrectomy)