Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. The condition is more common in older adults, mostly men. More than 10.000 people are diagnosed in England each year.
What do you need to do?
Make changes to your diet and improve your lifestyle choices. You can lower your risk of bladder cancer by trying to quit smoking, consuming more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water, and exercising.
Smoking is responsible for around half of all bladder cancers. If you are thinking to quit, reach out to your GP, nurse practitioner or a pharmacist. Ask for help and support.
Signs and symptoms
The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in urine, followed by bladder irritation, which can include:
- Passing urine very often (frequency)
- Passing urine very suddenly (urgency)
- Pain or a burning sensation when passing urine
- Weight loss
- Pain in your back, lower abdomen, or bones
- Feeling tired and unwell
Sometimes these symptoms appear as urinary infections that are often reoccurring and which do not settle down with antibiotics. See your GP if you have any of these symptoms and you are concerned.
