Bladder Cancer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bladder cancer begins when cells in the bladder start to grow uncontrollably. As more cancer cells develop, they can form a tumour which can spread to other areas of the body.

Bladder cancer: What you should know
Read about how bladder cancer begins, how common it is, who is most at risk and details on other cancers that can start in the bladder.

Symptoms
See what the symptoms of bladder cancer can be, and when you should see a GP.

Risks & Causes of Bladder Cancer
Find out what causes bladder cancer and how you can reduce your risk.

Coping with Bladder Cancer
Read about what you can do, who can help and how to cope with the physical and practical problems of bladder cancer.

Living with a Stoma (Urostomy)
Get tips on how to cope practically and emotionally after a urostomy, bladder reconstruction or surgery to remove early bladder cancer.

Looking after your Urostomy
After having a urostomy, you pass urine through an opening (stoma) in your tummy. Learning to take care of your urostomy may seem hard at first, but with time and practice it will become second nature, just like having a bath or shower.

Living with a bladder Reconstruction
You might have a new bladder made after your bladder is removed. See how this can affect you.

The Marie Keating Foundation’s Bladder campaign is kindly supported by: