Expert Bladder Cancer Care, Close to Home
A bladder’s main function is to store urine. It has a muscular wall that allows it to get smaller or larger as urine is stored or emptied. The wall of the bladder is lined with a specialized layer of cells called the urothelium, which extends throughout the urinary tract, from the kidneys to the ureters, bladder, and urethra. Cancer arising from urothelial cells is called urothelial cancer, and because most urothelial cancers start in the bladder, the terms “bladder cancer” and “urothelial cancer” are sometimes used interchangeably. However, many urothelial cancers actually arise in the kidneys, ureters, and urethra. While urothelial cancer makes up the vast majority of all bladder cancers, rare variant cancers are also possible, including squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and small cell carcinoma.
In Texas, an estimated 5,160 Texans are expected to be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2025. That is why Texas Oncology and Texas Urology Specialists are here to provide expert care, support, and the latest treatment options no matter where you are.
