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Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:16 pm

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Bladder Cancer(Free Handout)

Prognosis

Superficial bladder cancer has a 5-year survival rate of about 85%. Invasive bladder cancer has a less favorable prognosis. Approximately 5% of patients with metastasized bladder cancer live 2 years after diagnosis. Cases of recurrent bladder cancer indicate an aggressive tumor and a poor prognosis.

Prevention

Bladder cancer cannot be prevented. The best way to lower the risk is not to smoke. Studies have...Read the full article
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