Symptoms of early metastasis of bladder cancer

Bladder cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the urinary system, and its incidence ranks first among malignant tumors of the urinary system. Bladder cancer can metastasize in many forms, the most common of which are direct infiltration, lymphatic metastasis, and hematogenous metastasis. The specific type of metastasis for a patient depends on the patient's physical condition, the type of disease, and the cause of the disease. Let's take a closer look at the symptoms of bladder cancer patients and the way they metastasize.

For patients with bladder cancer, the early symptoms are generally in the bladder area. As the disease progresses, they will spread to other parts of the body. For example, as the disease progresses, patients will experience hydronephrosis and leg edema. Later, when the tumor metastasizes to the patient's lungs, liver, and bones, patients will experience symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath or (and) abnormal liver function, bone or liver pain, etc.

The most common modes of metastasis in bladder cancer patients are direct invasion, lymph node metastasis, and hematogenous metastasis.

In the metastasis mode of bladder cancer, cancer cells that directly infiltrate may directly infiltrate and metastasize to the patient's surrounding bladder tissues. After invading the surrounding tissues, advanced bladder cancer may infiltrate or metastasize to the pelvic area or the posterior urethra, prostate or rectum. When the patient infiltrates the posterior urethra, prostate or rectum, the patient will experience corresponding symptoms.

Hematogenous metastasis of bladder cancer often occurs in the late stage of the disease. Once the tumor cells invade the blood vessels, they will enter the patient's blood and cause metastasis to the patient's liver, lungs, or bones.

Lymphatic metastasis is the most common metastatic pathway for bladder cancer.

Since bladder cancer is difficult to treat and the recovery effect is not good, it is recommended that readers have regular physical examinations and do a good job of disease prevention and treatment. When symptoms similar to bladder cancer appear, it is recommended that you see a doctor and receive treatment early to prevent bladder cancer from metastasizing. This will not only increase the difficulty of treatment, but also greatly reduce the effect of treatment.