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Monday, 22 September 2014

The Value Of Bladder Cancer Research Endeavors

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By Karina Frost


Cancer can be defined as a health condition that involves improper cell development in the body. It is also known as malignant tumor. It leads to the formation of swellings in the body known as tumors. These nodules have the potential to spread to other parts of the body with time. This element makes it a very deadly disease and killer to many. The importance of bladder cancer research is immense due to that.

This deadly condition is caused by a number of things. They range from the life style of the person to even blood composition. Some people are born with these cancerous cells in their bodies and it is only a matter of time. The life style aspects include use of tobacco and all its related products. Other causes can be improper dieting, non involvement in exercise activity and also consumption of alcohol. All these activities can cause the development of cancerous cells in a particular part of the body.

During development, this disease is usually very silent and shows no signs or symptoms whatsoever. It first attacks one body organ and grows till a tumor develops in that organ and then it spreads to others. Some of the organs this condition attacks include the lungs, liver, bladder and many others. It is actually named according to the organ that it infects first.

Bladder cancer is a rare kind of this condition that occurs mostly among the old people. The abnormal cells grow around the inner lining of the urinal bladder. The nodule is formed eventually and this is at times ulcerous in nature. This bladder is shaped like a balloon in order to store maximum volumes of urine. The tumor affects this function.

Due to that fact the person experiences very intense inflammatory pains in the organ. This pain intensifies when they attempt to urinate. Sometimes traces of blood can be witnessed in the urine of these victims. This is from the ulcer in the bladder. Other symptoms include one feeling often tired and without energy. Also they experiences fevers and unexpected loss of weight.

This condition can be prevented from occurring through healthy living. One has to eat balanced diet and reduce consumption of chemicals in food. Involvement in regular exercise routines also helps to prevent this condition. In addition, habits such as smoking of tobacco and use of alcoholic drinks should be prohibited if not highly controlled. Observing all this will reduce the chances that one contracts this terrible condition.

This disease unfortunately has no cure as yet and can only be controlled. A number of solutions have been offered but none of them totally cures the disease. They only help to control the signs and symptoms of this condition. One of the most viable remedies is surgery and removal of cells and the other is chemotherapy.

Without the diligent research work of various doctors, none of this would be possible. Continuous research has availed a lot of information on the condition, prevention and treatment. This has helped make the lives of victims of this disease able to live a better and happier life. With further efforts a cure will be invented and then people be hopeful again.




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