1. Bladder Cancer
Jessica, Shristi

2. Explanation
Bladder cancer starts in
the linings, which is
called superficial bladder
cancer.
If the cancer spreads to
the muscle wall, it then is
invasive bladder cancer.

3. There are 3 main types of
bladder cancer
Transitional cell carcinoma, Squamous cell
carcinoma, and Adenocarcinoma

4. TRANSITIONAL CELL
CARCINOMA
Transitional cells expand
when bladder is full and
contract when empty.
The cells can become
cancerous depending on
how far they have
invaded the wall of the
bladder

5. SQUAMOUS CELL
CARCINOMA
Squamous cells appear
when there is an irritation
or infection.

6. ADINOCARCENOMA
These cells are mucussecreting glands in the
bladder. The tumour is
formed in the the bladder
and can grow outside of
the bladder causing
blood in the urination.

7. TREATMENTS
Surgery
Chemotherapy
Biological therapy

8. CHEMOTHERAPY
Intravesical - used when BCG therapy is
unsuccessful. Instilled into the bladder through
urinary Catheter
Systemic - combination chemo administered into
the vein. Treatment option for locally advanced
and metastatic bladder cancer

9. AGE GROUP
Age group for people whom are diagnosed with
bladder cancer are 65+
Population of people with bladder cancer in
Canada is 5%

10. RISK FACTORS
Smoking
Chronic bladder infection/irritation
Bladder birth defects
Chemotherapy
Low fluid consumption

11. PREVENTION
Don't smoke
Take caution with chemicals
Drink water throughout the day
Choose a variety of fruits/vegetables

12. SYMPTOMS
Visible blood in the urination
Painful urination
Pelvic pain

13. HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED
Rectal/vaginal examination
Laboratory tests
Ultrasounds
Bladder biopsy

14. SOURCES USED
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bladdercancer/DS00177/DSECTION=causes
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/1670
77.php
http://www.heartandstroke.com/site/c.ikIQLcMW
JtE/b.3483919/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bladdercancer/DS00177/DSECTION=prevention
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bladdercancer/DS00177