There are five stages of bladder cancer, including stage \u201czero\u201d which is when bladder cancer affects the outer layer of the bladder and hasn\u2019t progressed to the inner bladder lining. Stage five bladder cancer is the most advanced and sometimes means the cancer cells have spread to other body organs. The more invasive bladder cancer is, the more difficult it can be to treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two main types of bladder cancer grades:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Low-grade bladder cancer<\/strong> indicates that the cancer cells resemble your normal cells to some extent. Low-grade bladder cancer can be easier to treat and isn\u2019t as quickly growing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n High-grade bladder cancer <\/strong>is characterized by cancer cells that differ from normal cells. These types of cancer cells are more aggressive and may spread more easily to other organs and your lymph nodes. Advanced bladder cancer (stage IV) indicates the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or other organs that aren\u2019t close to your bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Blood in your urine is called hematuria<\/a> and is a common first symptom of bladder cancer. Hematuria can also be a sign of other problems that aren\u2019t cancer. However, if your urine is turning pink, orange, or red and it isn\u2019t going away, it can be a warning sign of bladder cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Microscopic hematuria is when there is blood present in your urine, but it\u2019s such small amounts that it can\u2019t be seen by the human eye. This type of hematuria is detected with routine urine tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Microscopic hematuria isn\u2019t necessarily linked to bladder cancer. Approximately 10% of microscopic hematuria cases are associated with malignancy (bladder cancer). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Bladder habits can change subtly from day to day, but if you notice major changes in your bladder habits it can be a red flag. Some bladder habit changes can be a sign of other underlying health issues, so it\u2019s never a bad idea to seek medical attention if you\u2019re concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some examples of changes in bladder habits that might be warning signs for bladder cancer include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the bladder cancer cells have multiplied and spread, your symptoms can go beyond urinary symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some signs of more advanced bladder cancer include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any symptoms that seem worrisome or affect your quality of life should be a call for concern. When you notice any of these symptoms, you should make a doctor\u2019s appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your healthcare provider suspects you might have bladder cancer, they might recommend a cystoscopy<\/a>. During a cystoscopy, a urologist inserts a small narrow tube (with a camera at the end) in your urethra so they can view your urethra and bladder. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSigns and symptoms of bladder cancer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Blood in your urine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Changes in your bladder habits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When to seek medical advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cystoscopy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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