Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer is a form of cancer that affects the bladder's cells and tissues. The bladder is the hollow muscular structure that holds urine in the lower abdomen. Cancer of the bladder thus starts in the cells lining the inner bladder (urothelial cells). The kidneys and the ureter tubes that join the kidneys to the bladder also contain urothelial cells.
The majority of bladder cancers are detected early on, while they are curable. However, early-stage bladder tumors might recur after effective treatment. As a result, persons with bladder cancer may require follow-up testing over the years following treatment to check for recurrence.