Bladder Cancer

[sheilac]

Im new to this site. I just had a 3cm tumer removed from bladder. I was wondering if all tumers are cancer.I go back to Dr next week,i guess to find out results. Also i was wondering if i waited to long to see Dr. i had blood in urine for about 6 mon. i also have lower back pain and pain in lower stomach(sp).Also i have had skin cancer squm. & basil cell I was told that the squamous cell can go internal,has anyone ever heard of that? please if anyone can give me any info it may ease my mind. it is hard waiting for the Dr appt next week. Thanks Sheilac

[UroDoc]

Generally speaking a 3 cm mass in the bladder is usually bladder cancer (transitional cell carcinoma). Given your description it sounds like a superficial tumor (not invading the muscle of the bladder) which is a good thing. Superficial cancers are the most common and the most common cause is smoking so if you currently smoke quit. Squamous cell cancer can occur but it is very uncommon. Less than 5 cm is considered a small tumor. You can read more about bladder cancer on this website, good luck

[sheilac]

Just want to say thank you for the info. I guess ill just have to wait till this thurs. when i go back to Dr.I really want to thank you it helps keep my mind at ease. Thanks Sheilac