Bladder cancer originates from many types of cells, in which the rate of bladder carcinoma accounts for the absolute majority (98%), the highest rate among urinary tract cancers and the second most common in genitourinary tract cancers. The male/female ratio is 2.7/1 and is more common in whites than blacks. If diagnosed early and treated promptly, the 5-year survival rate for bladder cancer can be as high as 80%.