Living with Transitional cell carcinoma
A cancer that starts in the lining of the urinary tract, most often in the bladder, ureter, or kidney's collecting area.
Understanding Transitional cell carcinoma
It may or may not have a finger-like (papillary) shape. Doctors grade it from 1 to 3 or 4 by how different the cells look from normal ones. Grade 1 looks benign under a microscope but may come back. It can also affect the upper airway and the ovaries.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with American Cancer Society
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: carcinoma of transitional epithelial cell; carcinoma of urothelial cell; carcinoma, urothelial, malignant; tcc - transitional cell carcinoma; transitional carcinoma; transitional epithelial cell carcinoma
Patient organizations
- American Cancer SocietyTransitional cell carcinoma · United States
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