For centuries, humans have encountered life changing events that changed us forever. One of the most common disasters in history is diseases. Various diseases have claimed millions of peoples lives. With time, we learnt to treat or prevent some of them. For other diseases, we have not been so lucky and they continue to kill us in numbers. Of these, is cancer, and specifically, bladder and kidney cancer.
Although may people are familiar with the disease, few can tell what it is exactly. Cancer develops when our bodies cannot regulate cell division. Usually, when cells divide, the body has a mechanism to control the extent to which they do. When the mechanism fails, cells continue dividing, creating a lump of cells known as a tumour. Sometimes, the tumour spreads causing cancer.
This cancer affect both men and women although it is prevalent in men. It affects the respective organs and is observed in a significant part of the general population. The most common risk factor for development of this disease is smoking as it is responsible for more than half of all new cases. Additionally, chronic irritation from schistosomiasis, exposure to some drugs and industrial chemicals are also risk factors.
There are various symptoms associated with the cancer of kidney and bladder. The most common and one used during diagnosis is the appearance of urine in blood. Others include pain in the lower back on only one side of ones body. Other patients may experience pain or burning sensation during urination, frequent urination, especially during the night.
Appearance of blood in the urine is the signature symptom of these diseases. However, by this time, in most cases the tumour has spread to other body parts. Consequently, such patients may experience other symptoms depending on where the disease has spread. For example, if, on the liver, one may experience yellowing of the skin or if in the lungs, coughing and shortness of breath.
Diagnosis is usually by cystoscopy or a biopsy. A CT or X-ray may determine whether cancer has spread. If it remains on the bladders inner surface and grow and divide slowly, the risk of death is less than 5%. Such tumours may be removed completely during cystoscopy. Sometimes, a part or the whole organ may be removed. Other treatment options include radiation and chemotherapy.
Since smoking is a high-risk factor for contracting cancer of the kidney and bladder it needs to be stopped. Quitting smoking is never easy but there are various support groups to help. Additionally, it is essential to lead an active life in order to avert the risk of disease. Eating whole foods, fruits and vegetables is also a good way to avert the risk of developing the disease.
Leading a healthy life is the only way to reduce the chances of developing the disease. Eating, exercising and quitting smoking are healthy lifestyle habits that can significantly reduce ones risk for the disease. This will have to work until we can develop a cure or at least, a vaccine.
Although may people are familiar with the disease, few can tell what it is exactly. Cancer develops when our bodies cannot regulate cell division. Usually, when cells divide, the body has a mechanism to control the extent to which they do. When the mechanism fails, cells continue dividing, creating a lump of cells known as a tumour. Sometimes, the tumour spreads causing cancer.
This cancer affect both men and women although it is prevalent in men. It affects the respective organs and is observed in a significant part of the general population. The most common risk factor for development of this disease is smoking as it is responsible for more than half of all new cases. Additionally, chronic irritation from schistosomiasis, exposure to some drugs and industrial chemicals are also risk factors.
There are various symptoms associated with the cancer of kidney and bladder. The most common and one used during diagnosis is the appearance of urine in blood. Others include pain in the lower back on only one side of ones body. Other patients may experience pain or burning sensation during urination, frequent urination, especially during the night.
Appearance of blood in the urine is the signature symptom of these diseases. However, by this time, in most cases the tumour has spread to other body parts. Consequently, such patients may experience other symptoms depending on where the disease has spread. For example, if, on the liver, one may experience yellowing of the skin or if in the lungs, coughing and shortness of breath.
Diagnosis is usually by cystoscopy or a biopsy. A CT or X-ray may determine whether cancer has spread. If it remains on the bladders inner surface and grow and divide slowly, the risk of death is less than 5%. Such tumours may be removed completely during cystoscopy. Sometimes, a part or the whole organ may be removed. Other treatment options include radiation and chemotherapy.
Since smoking is a high-risk factor for contracting cancer of the kidney and bladder it needs to be stopped. Quitting smoking is never easy but there are various support groups to help. Additionally, it is essential to lead an active life in order to avert the risk of disease. Eating whole foods, fruits and vegetables is also a good way to avert the risk of developing the disease.
Leading a healthy life is the only way to reduce the chances of developing the disease. Eating, exercising and quitting smoking are healthy lifestyle habits that can significantly reduce ones risk for the disease. This will have to work until we can develop a cure or at least, a vaccine.
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