Guide To The Types Of Prostate Cancer

Transitional Cell (Urothelial) Cancer

Urothelial cancer begins in the urethra, which are the tubes responsible for carrying urine. Urine moves through the male body by passing through the urethra from the bladder and finally out of the body. Typically, urothelial cancer begins in the bladder and from there will spread into the prostate, though in rare cases, it can begin in the prostate and spread to the bladder and nearby tissue. Symptoms will vary based on the individual as well as the extent of their cancer, but common signs include pelvic pain, painful urination, and blood in the urine. Most of the time, surgery is used to remove this cancer, though chemotherapy (intravesical or systemic), radiation, and immunotherapy may also be employed. Patients may also require reconstruction to form a new way for urine to exit their body.