Blood in the urine (hematuria), which may be visible or microscopic
Frequent urination
Pain or burning during urination
Urgency to urinate
Difficulty urinating
Lower pack pain on one side
Pelvic pain
Signs:
Visible or microscopic blood in the urine (hematuria)
Enlarged lymph nodes in the pelvis
Risk Factors
Smoking: smoking is the most significant risk factor for bladder cancer, accounting for about half of all cases.
Age: The risk of bladder cancer increases with age, with most cases occurring in people aged 55 and older.
Gender: Bladder cancer is more common in men than in women.
Race: White people have a higher risk of bladder cancer than people of other races.
Occupational exposure: Exposure to certain chemicals, such as arsenic, benzidine, or certain dyes used in the textile, rubber, and leather industries, increases the risk.
Chronic bladder inflammation: Chronic bladder inflammation, such as that caused by recurrent urinary tract infections or bladder stones, increases the risk.
Previous cancer treatment: Previous treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy increases the risk
Family history: Having a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, or child) with bladder cancer increases the risk
Other Screening Tools:
Urinalysis: Recommended for individuals with risk factors for bladder cancer or symptoms suggestive of bladder cancer.
Cystoscopy: Recommended for individuals with risk factors for bladder cancer or symptoms suggestive of bladder cancer.
Imaging tests (CT scan, MRI), Recommended for individuals with risk factors for bladder cancer or symptoms suggestive of bladder cancer
Next Exam(s) To Do
Cystoscopy: If OneTest indicates elevated predictive risk for bladder cancer, a cystoscopy would be performed for further evaluation. This procedure involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera (cystoscope) into the bladder to examine the bladder lining and collect tissue samples (biopsies) for analysis.