Bladder cancer
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of bladder cancer
- Blood in the urine (pee) – it may be red, pink or brown in colour.
- Needing to pass urine urgently.
- Passing urine more often.
- A burning feeling when you pass urine.
These symptoms can also be caused by conditions other than cancer, but it’s important to go to the GP and get any unusual changes checked.
Can I be screened for bladder cancer?
Testing for bladder cancer when you have no symptoms is called screening. There is no national bladder cancer screening programme in Ireland at present. If you are concerned about bladder cancer, talk to your GP.
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