It is estimated that 3, people will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in The average age at diagnosis is 75 years old. The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine haematuria , which usually occurs suddenly and is generally not painful.
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Your doctor may do an internal examination by inserting a gloved finger into the vagina or rectum to feel for anything unusual. Urine tests urinalysis check for blood or bacteria. If there is blood in your urine you may be asked to give more tests over several days urine cytology — these will be sent to a laboratory to check for cancer cells. CT scans produce three-dimensional pictures of several organs at the same including the bladder which can help in the detection of any tumours.
Ultrasound scans produce pictures of the organ, and can show the presence and size of cancer. Small tumours may be difficult to detect by ultrasound.
A cystoscopy is a common procedure used to diagnose bladder cancer by examining the inside of the bladder using a thin tube with a light and camera on the end called a cystoscope. If abnormal tissues are detected, a tissue sample biopsy will then be taken. After a diagnosis of bladder cancer you may feel upset, confused and anxious.
