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Bladder cancer is diagnosed in 55,000 – 60,000 individuals annually in the United States. Patients whose cancer has spread to deeper tissues in the bladder and/or nearby lymph nodes may be treated with a radical cystectomy, the surgical removal of the bladder and nearby lymph nodes. This approach may be able to cure the patient, [...]
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Q. How common is bladder cancer? A. Bladder cancer is more common than people realise.  Over 10,000 cases are diagnosed each year in the UK. The majority of these (about 7,500) are diagnosed in men, meaning that, on average, one man in thirty will get bladder cancer at some time in his life. Q. How [...]
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There are different types of treatment for patients with bladder cancer. Different types of treatment are available for patients with bladder cancer. Some treatments are standard (the currently used treatment), and some are being tested in clinical trials. Before starting treatment, patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. A treatment [...]
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Possible signs of bladder cancer include blood in the urine or pain during urination. These and other symptoms may be caused by bladder cancer. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur: * Blood in the urine (slightly rusty to bright red in color). [...]
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Tests that examine the urine, vagina, or rectum are used to help detect (find) and diagnose bladder cancer. The following tests and procedures may be used: * CT scan (CAT scan): A procedure that makes a series of detailed pictures of areas inside the body, taken from different angles. The pictures are made by a [...]
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The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower part of the abdomen. It is shaped like a small balloon and has a muscular wall that allows it to get larger or smaller. The bladder stores urine until it is passed out of the body. Urine is the liquid waste that is made by the [...]
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