by Karl Marvin Tan MD | May 18, 2021 | Bladder, Bladder Cancer, Cancer, General urology, Smoking, Urological Cancer, Urothelial Cancer
The bladder is located in the pelvis and plays an important role in the body by storing urine (liquid waste produced by the kidneys) until it leaves. The bladder has several different types of cells in each layer. The inside lining of the bladder is where most bladder...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | May 16, 2021 | Bladder, Bladder Cancer, Cancer, General urology, Smoking, Urological Cancer, Urothelial Cancer
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer, you may have been advised that you’ll need a cystectomy (a surgical operation that removes all or part of your bladder) to slow or stop the cancer from spreading. Your doctor / urologist will...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | May 8, 2021 | Bladder, Bladder Cancer, Cancer, General urology, Urological Cancer, Urothelial Cancer
Although urologists are commonly associated with male reproductive organisms, their specialties can be broad in scope, including the treatment of problems and disorders in urinary tracts. Your urologist also helps you detect and treat any form of bladder cancer – one...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | May 1, 2021 | Bladder, Bladder Cancer, Cancer, Smoking, Urological Cancer, Urothelial Cancer
We’ve seen testimonies and seen evidence that smoking is highly dangerous, including all tobacco and the carcinogenic materials that make up cigarettes. In addition to what we already know about smoking, secondhand smoke became a legitimate health issue after it...
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