Bladder Cancer

Symptoms

Bladder cancer often does not produce warning signs or symptoms in its early stages. The first warning sign is usually blood in the urine. Urine may appear reddish or darker than normal or blood may show up only on a urine test.

The symptoms of bladder cancer listed below do not necessarily indicate cancer. More common conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, kidney or bladder stones, or prostate problems can produce similar symptoms.

• Blood in the urine
• Pelvic pain
• Frequent urination
• Feeling the need to urinate but being unable to do so
• Slowing of urinary stream