Tip - Frequently Asked Questions - Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network - BCAN

What is bladder cancer? Bladder cancer is the nation’s sixth most common form of cancer with more than 73,000 new cases and about 15,000 deaths each year.  Even though it is very common, it is one from of cancer that most people know very little about.  Bladder cancer, also referred to as urothelial carcinoma, begins when the cells in the lining of the bladder start to grow out of control.  It may also occur anywhere in the urethra, renal pelvis and ureters.   What are the symptoms of bladder cancer? The most common symptom is blood in the urine. Other...