UROLOGICAL CANCER- TYPES

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Urologic cancer refers to the cancer affecting the organs and structures of the male and female urinary system and the male reproductive system.

The symptoms of this condition depend on which organ has been affected, thus knowing the type is important.


Urological Cancer involves-

  • Urinary tract- the kidneys and the bladder

  • The prostate

  • The reproductive organs in men


Four main types of urologic cancer-

  1. BLADDER CANCER: Usually grows in the lining of the bladder and is one of the most common types amongst men and women. 

  2. RENAL (KIDNEY) CANCER: This cancer mainly occurs within the kidney but can also affect the kidney that connects to the bladder (renal pelvis cancer).

  3. TESTICULAR CANCER: Not very common, this cancer grows within the testes and affects less than 1% of men. 

  4. URETHRAL CANCER: Forming in the urethra, which is the tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. In men, the urethra travels through the penis and carries semen as well. It is quite rare and men are more at risk than women. 

  5. PENILE CANCER: Another very rare type of urological cancer, It affects the penis.


SYMPTOMS & SIGNS

As mentioned above, the signs and symptoms of urological cancer highly depend on the organ that is being affected and the structure. Depending on that, the signs of each may include-


BLADDER CANCER

The signs may include-


  • Blood in the urine

  • Problems with urination

  • Lower back pain

  • Overly frequent urination

  • Painful urination


PENILE CANCER

Penile cancer causes changes to the penis, the symptoms may include-


  • Blood at the tip of the penis

  • Color changes

  • Discharge with odor

  • Growths or sores

  • Irregular swelling

  • Pain

  • Rash or bumps under the foreskin

  • Swollen lymph nodes in the groin

  • Thickened skin


RENAL CANCER

Symptoms-


  • Anemia

  • Appetite loss

  • Blood in the urine

  • Enlarged veins (varicocele) near a testicle

  • Fatigue

  • High blood pressure

  • Lump on the side or back

  • Pain in the side or back

  • Swelling of the ankles and legs

  • Unexplained weight loss


TESTICULAR CANCER

The signs to be aware of-


  • Breast tenderness or growth (gynecomastia)

  • Changes in size or firmness of testicles

  • Dull ache in the groin

  • Fluid buildup in the scrotum

  • Pain in a testicle or the scrotum

  • Painless lump or swelling on either testicle


URETHRAL CANCER

Signs and symptoms include-


  • Bleeding from the urethra

  • Blood in the urine

  • Discharge

  • Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin

  • Interrupted urine flow

  • Lump in the perineum or penis





Cancer of any type could be life threatening if ignored. Thus it is important to be aware of signs. If any of the aforementioned symptoms appear it would be a wise decision to get yourself checked.


Doctors specializing in this field can provide intricate guidance on the cases. One should always be aware and look out for symptoms which may seem like nothing at first but can turn to worse, if ignored.

Mentionable names among some of the Best Oncologists in Kolkata are:

Dr. Sanjoy Roy and Dr. Sayan Paul.

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