Bladder cancer news

Early menopause related to bladder cancer risk

Women who are relatively young when they go through menopause seem to be at increased risk of…    

New Biomarker Test Could Predict Outcome for Bladder Cancer Patients

A set of molecular biomarkers might better predict the recurrence of bladder cancer than conventional prognostic features such…    

Protein Key to Bladder Cancer Spread, Potential Drug Target

By demonstrating that a protein - a growth factor called proepithelin - plays a crucial role in…    

Home urine testing cuts bladder cancer deaths

A test for blood in the urine, which is easily performed at home, can lead to the detection…    

MDCT Shows Potential for Detecting Bladder Cancer Without Surgery or Contrast

MDCT urography is a promising technique for detecting bladder tumors both with and without contrast material, helping patients…    

Sales jobs tied to bladder cancer risk

A review of research adds to evidence that people who work in sales may have a slightly elevated…    

Women in nursing homes often have bladder problems

While a very small proportion of female nursing home residents are diagnosed with urinary incontinence, more than half…    

Cholesterol drug inhibits cancer cells in lab

Atorvastatin, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering “statin” drug, sold under the trade name Lipitor, shows significant action against human…    

Measurement of Urinary Protein Can Help Detect Recurrent Bladder Cancer

Measurement of a certain protein in urine can increase the ability to detect bladder cancer recurrence, with test…    

Brochure Helps Patients Understand Treatments for Bladder Cancer

To help patients and their families understand how radiation therapy works in conjunction with other treatments to cure…