Bladder cancer begins in the bladder, the organ that
stores urine. Because the kidneys, ureters, and
urethra are lined with cells similar to those
in the bladder, cancer that affects the bladder
can affect these structures as well.
While there are other, rare types of bladder cancer,
the three most common types are: Transitional cell
carcinoma (TCC), Squamous cell carcinomas, and Adenocarcinomas.
Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is by far the most
common form of bladder cancer, accounting for about
90% of these cancers. Bladder cancer is the fifth
most common cancer in this country, and it is three
times more common among men than among women. When
found and treated early, as often happens, the chances
for survival are very good.
Source: American Cancer Society
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