Blue light cystoscopy reduces bladder cancer recurrence risk by 38% compared to white light cystoscopy, as shown in the BRAVO study. The BRAVO study used real-world data from 626 veterans, confirming ...

Cystoscopy without the aid of urinary markers is the most cost-effective strategy for detecting recurrence of non-invasive bladder cancer, according to researchers. In a study that examined five ...

When using a diagnostic tool, it is common see to more false-positives as the number of true-positives increases ( Table 1). The accuracy of fluorescence cystoscopy is also affected by previous ...

In a trial, Xpert® Bladder Cancer Monitor, a non-invasive urinary biomarker test, appeared suitable for guiding cystoscopy during monitoring of patients with NMIBC. Alternating between cystoscopy and ...

(StatePoint) When John noticed blood in his urine, he consulted his doctor and was quickly referred to a urologist. (John is a composite character, based on the experiences of real-life patients.) ...

In patients with suspected muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), definitive treatment can be expedited by adding multi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) to flexible cystoscopic biopsy at ...

FOX CHASE, Pa. -- Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers - just behind melanoma. Yet, many people don't know much about it. Doctors are now using a diagnostic tool to better find and ...

Bladder cancer frequently announces itself through symptoms that patients dismiss as minor urinary issues, and that delay between first sign and diagnosis can mean the difference between a ...

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 ...

A urinary DNA methylation test demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for detecting high-grade or invasive bladder cancer, outperforming both nuclear matrix protein 22 (NMP22) and urine ...

Bladder cancer affects approximately 83,000 Americans each year, yet remains one of the most overlooked forms of cancer despite having excellent survival rates when caught early. This disconnect ...