woman lying in hospital
Action Bladder Cancer UK says 50% of those with this cancer die from it. Early detection and treatment are key, as 80% of patients diagnosed in time survive. Besides UTI-like symptoms, there are others. In later stages, bladder cancer can cause bone and pelvic pain, leg swelling, and weight loss.
Nephron, kidney, kidney stones
Bladder cancer can be misdiagnosed as other illnesses with similar symptoms, delaying the real diagnosis. Kidney stones can have the same signs, like blood in pee and pelvic pain. An enlarged prostate in men can also cause bladder issues, like frequent peeing or blood in pee. Some STIs can cause pelvic pain and blood in pee, making it even harder to figure out.