10 Signs of Bladder Cancer to Look Out For

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🔍 Why Bladder Cancer Is Often Missed

 

Bladder cancer is sometimes called the “silent killer” — not because it has no symptoms, but because its early signs are easily mistaken for more common, less serious conditions like:

 

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

 

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men

 

Kidney stones

 

Cystitis (bladder inflammation)

 

And because it causes no pain in the early stages, many people delay seeing a doctor — sometimes for months.

 

 

 

But early diagnosis means better outcomes.

 

So if you notice any of these symptoms — especially if they persist — don’t wait.

 

 

 

Talk to your doctor.

 

 

 

🚨 10 Warning Signs of Bladder Cancer

 

1. Blood in the Urine (Hematuria)

 

🩸 The #1 and most common symptom

 

 

 

Urine may appear pink, red, or brown

 

Blood may come and go — even disappear for weeks

 

Can be microscopic (only seen on a urine test)

 

✅ Important: Even one episode of blood in the urine should be evaluated — never ignore it.

 

 

 

2. Frequent Urination

 

🚻 Needing to go — a lot

 

 

 

Urinating more often than usual, even if little comes out

 

Not due to drinking more fluids

 

👉 Can be mistaken for a UTI or overactive bladder.