Bladder cancer is mainly urothelial carcinoma, with non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive types, and smoking as a key risk factor. Diagnosis involves cystoscopy, biopsy, urine cytology, and imaging ...

Most people with bladder cancer begin treatment by having surgery to remove their cancer. If bladder cancer has spread beyond your bladder, you might have chemotherapy first. This can help treat ...

Dr. Soon-Shiong is hopeful the Saudi Arabian FDA's approval of his cancer therapy drug, Anktiva, will lead to widespread ...

Squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder is rare, accounting for 2% to 5% of bladder cancers in the U.S., and is linked to chronic bladder irritation. Diagnosis involves cystoscopy, biopsy, and imaging ...

The American Cancer Society estimates that over 80,000 individuals will be diagnosed with bladder cancer this year.

A cystectomy is a surgery to remove your bladder. The bladder can stretch or relax to hold about 2 cups of urine (pee). Cystectomy often treats bladder cancer. But bladder removal surgery can help ...

Robotic surgery for bladder cancer speeds recovery, reduces pain, and improves quality of life. It also significantly reduces risks such as blood clots and can preserve functions like sexual health.