Bladder cancer

Bladder cancer starts in the inner lining of the bladder. The bladder stores urine (wee) and is in the lower part of your tummy.

The main symptom of bladder cancer is blood in your urine. Other symptoms include problems passing urine, pain, feeling tired and weight loss.

You usually start by seeing your GP and they might refer you to a specialist and organise tests.

Survival depends on several factors including the stage and type of your bladder cancer.

Your treatment options depend on the stage, type and grade of your bladder cancer. Treatments include surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

The stage, type and grade of your cancer helps your doctor decide which treatment you need.

Metastatic bladder cancer means that a cancer that began in the bladder has spread to another part of the body.

Researchers around the world are looking into the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer.

Get practical and emotional support to help you cope with a diagnosis of bladder cancer, and life during and after treatment.

Smoking tobacco is the biggest cause of bladder cancer in the UK. There are some other risk factors that can increase your risk.