Bladder cancer

Definition
Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer. It often occurs in the urothelial cells that line the inside of the bladder. However, as urothelial cells are also present in the kidneys and ureters., bladder cancer may occur there as well. It is easily treatable if diagnosed at an early stage, though, like other types of cancer, it may reoccur.¹

Symptoms
The signs and symptoms of cancer may be but  not limited to:¹

• Frequent and/or painful urination
• Back pain
• Blood in urine

Cause
As other types of cancer, bladder cancer involves the growth of abnormal cells which contain mutations leading to uncontrollable cell division and growth. Similarly, it can spread and damage/destroy normal tissue.¹

Risk factors may be:

• Smoking or exposure to smoking
• Age, commonly diagnosed after the age of 55
• The sex, men are more likely to develop the cancer
• Exposure to specific chemicals
• Previous cancer treatment
• Chronic bladder inflammation (cystitis)
• Heredity

It is suggested that cannabinoids exhibit anti-metastatic activities. However, further studies are needed to examine the effect of CB2 agonists in the treatment of bladder cancer.²

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