What Is Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)? If you have bladder cancer or suspected bladder cancer, your doctor has probably told you that you need a transurethral resection of the ...
Word is spreading about the importance of enhanced detection in the management of bladder cancer. In a widely aired segment of “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid,” patients shared their experiences ...
Intravesical chemotherapy involves a healthcare professional injecting chemotherapy medication directly into the bladder to treat cancerous tumors. “Intravesical” means “within the bladder.” ...
A cystoscopy is a procedure that involves inserting a tool into the urethra and up into the bladder to examine these organs. The tool is a cystoscope — a thin, flexible instrument with a light and a ...
According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 81,400 people in the United States will be diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2020. Urothelial carcinoma is the most common type of bladder cancer.
Giving patients with suspected bladder cancer an MRI scan before surgery could mean they would be treated more quickly, leading to fewer deaths due to the disease, new research suggests. The findings, ...