The life-threatening illness 10,000 Brits are diagnosed with every year - and the symptoms to watch for
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOne of the most common types of cancer in the UK has plenty of symptoms that can be mistaken for other causes, such as urinary tract infections, kidney infections and excruciating kidney stones.
May marks the start of bladder cancer awareness month, an illness which is the eleventh most common type of cancer in the UK, with over 10,000 Brits diagnosed every year according to the NHS.
It is also the eight most common cancer in men, says Cancer Research UK. Caused by actions as simple as smoking, the health service has shared the most obvious symptoms to look for so people can seek help if needed. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Blood in your urine is the most common symptom of bladder cancer, says the NHS.
The medical name for blood in your urine is haematuria and it's usually painless. You may notice streaks of blood in your urine or the blood may turn your urine brown.
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