The most common symptoms of bladder cancer include:

• Blood in the urine (making the urine slightly rusty to deep red)
• Pain during urination
• Frequent urination, or feeling the need to urinate without being able to

Having these symptoms does not necessarily mean a person has bladder cancer. Infections, benign tumors, bladder stones, or other problems also can cause these symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor so that the problem can be caught early.