Humans have been plagued by diseases for their entire history, claiming millions of lives. In some cases, our scientists developed cures and vaccines to prevent them. In other cases, we have not been unlucky, and these diseases continue to take our lives. Present day world is suffering from cancer, one of which is bladder and kidney cancer.
Cancer begins in the bodys cells. It is as a result of failed mechanism for controlling cell division. When the cells division is unchecked, they form a lump of cells known as a tumour. The lump of cells may remain in the part of the body it originates from or it may spread to other parts of ones body. When it spreads, it is now referred to as cancer. The factors that result in failed body mechanisms are not yet known.
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.
The most common symptom associated with both diseases is the appearance of blood or blood clots in the urine. Other symptoms include pain or burning during urination, frequent passage of urine and feeling the need to urinate many times throughout the night. Sometimes these symptoms are accompanied lower back pain on one side of ones body and feeling to urinate but not able to pass the urine.
Usually, it takes time for the blood to be noticed in the urine. By the time that happens, the tumour is in other tissues and organs in the body. As a result, the individual may have additional symptoms depending on where the disease has spread to. The patient may have jaundice is the disease has reached the liver, for example.
Diagnosis is carried out by a cystoscopy. A small tissue from the kidney or bladder may be removed and analysed. To determine whether it has spread, a CT or x-ray scan may be performed. If it does not spread, the risk of dying within the first five years after diagnosis is reduced to less than 5%. Treatment involves removal of these tumours or sometimes a part or whole organ.
There are various ways to reduce ones chances of developing cancer of the bladder and kidney. The first is to lead an active life through exercise. The second way is to eat healthy foods including fish, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Also, quitting smoking is imperative since it is a high-risk factor.
Since we have not yet solved the mystery surrounding the cure and vaccines for tumours affecting the bladder and kidney, reducing the chances of developing them is imperative. Quit smoking and start eating healthy as well as exercising to ensure a long, healthy life.
Cancer begins in the bodys cells. It is as a result of failed mechanism for controlling cell division. When the cells division is unchecked, they form a lump of cells known as a tumour. The lump of cells may remain in the part of the body it originates from or it may spread to other parts of ones body. When it spreads, it is now referred to as cancer. The factors that result in failed body mechanisms are not yet known.
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.
The most common symptom associated with both diseases is the appearance of blood or blood clots in the urine. Other symptoms include pain or burning during urination, frequent passage of urine and feeling the need to urinate many times throughout the night. Sometimes these symptoms are accompanied lower back pain on one side of ones body and feeling to urinate but not able to pass the urine.
Usually, it takes time for the blood to be noticed in the urine. By the time that happens, the tumour is in other tissues and organs in the body. As a result, the individual may have additional symptoms depending on where the disease has spread to. The patient may have jaundice is the disease has reached the liver, for example.
Diagnosis is carried out by a cystoscopy. A small tissue from the kidney or bladder may be removed and analysed. To determine whether it has spread, a CT or x-ray scan may be performed. If it does not spread, the risk of dying within the first five years after diagnosis is reduced to less than 5%. Treatment involves removal of these tumours or sometimes a part or whole organ.
There are various ways to reduce ones chances of developing cancer of the bladder and kidney. The first is to lead an active life through exercise. The second way is to eat healthy foods including fish, whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Also, quitting smoking is imperative since it is a high-risk factor.
Since we have not yet solved the mystery surrounding the cure and vaccines for tumours affecting the bladder and kidney, reducing the chances of developing them is imperative. Quit smoking and start eating healthy as well as exercising to ensure a long, healthy life.
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