Bladder Cancer in Hamilton
Bladder cancer most often occurs in the cells lining the bladder. Tumours develop in the bladder and can eventually spread to other organs if not treated. For diagnosis, medical and family history is taken, along with physical exams and various tests. Tests include
urine tests
,
digital rectal exams
as well as imaging tests including
cystoscopy
,
CT
and
MRI
scans,
ultrasounds
and
intravenous pyelogram
. If a tumour is present,
urologists
,
oncologists
and
surgeons
will treat the patient. Treatments can involve
chemotherapy
or
radiation therapy
,
immunotherapy
and surgery.
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