Bladder Cancer Medical Reference

Adenocarcinoma bladder cancer is a rare and aggressive type of bladder cancer that can be treated with radiation, chemotherapy, and/or surgery.

A major risk factor for bladder cancer and kidney disease could be in your medicine cabinet. Learn about the dangers of aristolochic acid.

WebMD explains what non-muscle invasive cancer is, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Bladder cancer survival rates provide a big picture of what you can expect. But can they help predict your personal prognosis? Find out.

Muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) affects about 30% of people with bladder cancer. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Urothelial carcinoma, or transitional cell carcinoma, is the most common bladder cancer and grows in the urothelial cells lining the urinary tract.

Find out about bladder fulguration surgery that uses electricity or a laser to destroy abnormal bladder tissue. It's often used to remove tumors or stop bleeding.

TURBT, or transurethral resection of bladder tumor, is a common, minimally invasive outpatient procedure used to diagnose, stage, and treat bladder cancer.

BCG therapy is an immunotherapy for bladder cancer that uses bacteria to activate the immune system and help prevent cancer from returning.

A cystectomy removes all or part of your bladder. Find out more about surgery to treat bladder cancer, and urinary diversion, too.

Getting used to life after a cystectomy, or bladder removal, can take time. Here’s what to expect.

Get tips on how to take care of your suprapubic catheter, and learn how you can keep up with an active lifestyle.

Do you have bladder cancer? No matter what symptoms you have, only your doctor can tell you for sure. WebMD describes the tests he’ll use to let you know for sure.

Bladder cancer happens when cells inside the organ grow out of control. Fortunately, it’s rare. WebMD explains what it is and what factors put you at risk.

Learn about bladder cancer diagnosis and treatments from the experts at WebMD.

If you had bladder cancer, would you know the symptoms? WebMD explains the signs that mean you might have this rare condition.

Doctors give your cancer a “stage” to let you know how far the disease has spread. WebMD explains the different stages for bladder cancer and how doctors decide what they are.