Video 141: Your FAQs – General!
Your FAQs – General! As promised, starting today we’ll be answering your most frequently asked questions—grouped into different categories. Today, we begin with general questions. Question 1: Why do you speak only in English, and not Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, or Hungarian—languages you are fluent in? Our initiative, Urology for Everyone, aims to reach people across […]
Video 140: Urology for everyone
Urology for Everyone! We’ve already shared 140 educational videos to raise public awareness about urology—its conditions, symptoms, and treatment options. So far, we’ve covered topics like: • Prostate health • Kidney stones • Bladder & kidney cancers • Infertility • Sexually transmitted diseases • Men’s and women’s urological health, and more. Our intention is to […]
Video 139: Bladder Cancer – Common Questions!
Bladder Cancer – Common Questions! 1. What is the most common symptom of bladder cancer? The most common early symptom is blood in the urine. It can appear brown, pinkish, or red—or sometimes is only detected during a urine test. 2. What causes bladder cancer? The most common risk factor is smoking. Other contributing factors […]
Video 138: Bladder Cancer – Follow Up & Recurrence
Bladder Cancer – Follow-Up & Recurrence It’s important to know that even after successful treatment, bladder cancer can come back. In fact, the chance of recurrence is more than 30% in most cases. That’s why regular follow-up is essential for at least 5 to 10 years. Follow-up may include: Cystoscopy every 3–6 months Urine cytology […]
Video 137: Bladder Cancer – Treatment Options
Bladder Cancer – Treatment Options The first step in treating bladder cancer is usually a procedure called TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor). In this procedure, a special instrument is passed through the urethra into the bladder, and the tumor is removed endoscopically. This not only treats the tumor but also helps determine its grade […]
Video 136: Bladder Cancer – Diagnosis
Bladder Cancer – Diagnosis the first step in diagnosing bladder cancer is usually a urine test to check for blood cells cancer cells or any type of infection. but the most important test is the so called a cystoscopy other test may include: But the most important test is called a cystoscopy. A thin tube […]
Video 135: Bladder Cancer – Types & Stages
Bladder Cancer – Types & Stages Bladder cancer comes in different types and stages, and understanding them is key to choosing the correct treatment. We can simply divide bladder cancer into three groups: 1. Non–Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer This means the cancer is confined to the inner lining of the bladder and hasn’t spread deeper. It’s […]
Video 134: Bladder Cancer – Signs & Symptoms
Bladder Cancer – Signs & Symptoms The most common early symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine, also known as hematuria. It may appear as pink, red, or brown urine- or sometimes it’s only detected during a urine test. This sign is often painless, which is why it can be easy to ignore […]
Video 133: Bladder Cancer – Causes & Risk Factors
Bladder Cancer – Causes & Risk Factors Let’s explore what increases the risk of bladder cancer. Smoking is the number one risk factor. Chemicals from cigarettes are usually filtered by the kidneys and stored in the bladder, where they can irritate the bladder lining and potentially cause bladder cancer. Smokers are about four times more […]
Video 132: Bladder & Bladder Cancer What You Should Know
Bladder & Bladder Cancer What You Should Know The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ located in the lower abdomen. It stores urine, which is made by the kidneys and flows into the bladder through thin tubes called ureters. Bladder cancer is among the top 10 most common cancers worldwide. Most bladder cancers start in […]