Treatment of bladder, kidney and testicular cancer
The risk of bladder cancer and kidney cancer increases with age. Most of those affected are over 70 years old. Testicular cancer tends to affect younger men between the ages of 25 and 45. Common signs of cancer of the urinary and genital tract are blood in the urine, palpable hardening or pain in the pubic area and back. A slight fever or unintentional weight loss also point towards cancer. If you notice any of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately.
Cancer of the bladder
Bladder cancer (bladder carcinoma) is a malignant tumour of the bladder lining. Three quarters of those affected are male. Smoking is a risk factor for bladder cancer. If the tumour is detected at an early stage, there is a good chance of recovery. The growths are then removed directly as part of cystoscopy. Unfortunately, bladder cancer often goes unnoticed for a long time. If the tumour is already sizable, the doctor will remove the entire bladder and replace it with a replacement bladder made from tissue taken from the small intestine.
Cancer of the kidney
Also known as renal cancer, kidney cancer usually occurs in only one kidney. Men are more likely to develop renal cell carcinoma than women. Smoking, excessive use of painkillers, obesity or heavy alcohol consumption are all causes of kidney cancer. Renal cell carcinoma tends to run in certain families. The tumour in the kidneys shows up on ultrasound or CT (computerised tomography). If it is detected at an early stage, there is a good chance of recovery.
Testicular cancer
Malignant cancer of the testicles usually has a good prognosis. A testicular tumour shows itself through:
- Swelling or changes in the scrotum
- Noticeable hardening in a testicle
- Tension or a feeling of heaviness in the testicles
- General symptoms of cancer such as fever, fatigue, weight loss
Depending on the stage the cancer has reached, it is treated through surgery, chemotherapy or radiation.
Related medical specialities
| Benign prostate enlargement |
| Prostatectomy |
| Erectile dysfunction |
| Kidney stones / bladder stones |
| Neuro-Urology |
| Prostate cancer |
| Urinary incontinence |