Bladder cancer

This section is about cancer of the bladder. It includes the symptoms and causes of bladder cancer, tests, treatments for the different stages of bladder cancer, including treatment into the bladder, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and current research. There is information about living with bladder cancer, including coping with a urostomy (stoma), managing after surgery, and how treatment can affect your sex life.

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News: Risk of bladder cancer from smoking higher than previously thought: Smokers may face a higher risk of bladder cancer than previously thought, a US study has revealed.; 16 Aug 2011
News: Contact allergies 'may be associated with reduced risk of some cancers': People with contact allergies to common metals and chemicals may be less likely to develop certain types of cancer, according to a study by Danish scientists.; 12 Jul 2011
Press release: Cancer Research UK launches groundbreaking research centre in Oxford: A new centre launched today will cement Oxford's place at the forefront of cancer research, and form one of the final links in a unique chain of Cancer Research UK Centres across the country.; 15 Mar 2011

News: Annual Review 2010/11 – Clinical trials: testing treatments that save lives: Since 1995, more than 100,000 patients have taken part in our treatment trials. In this final article selected from our Annual Review, we focus on the crucial role of clinical trials and the people who take part in them. Without … Continue reading →; 3 Aug 2011
News: No need to worry about having a shower or drinking water: “Swimming too often in chlorinated water ‘could increase risk of developing bladder cancer’, claim scientists”. But did they, or is this another example of misreporting cancer research by the media? Unfortunately, it’s the latter. This is an example of poor … Continue reading →; 17 Mar 2011