Mar 29, 2024 · Bladder cancer is a common type of cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. The bladder is a hollow muscular organ in your lower abdomen that stores urine.

Mar 29, 2024 · The treatment options depend on the grade and stage of your tumor. If you have a high-grade, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, we generally treat that with a transurethral resection of …

Feb 27, 2026 · With multiple new studies underway in kidney and bladder cancer, Mayo Clinic continues to advance collaborative research aimed at improving long-term outcomes for patients.

Aug 12, 2025 · About three-quarters of diagnosed bladder tumors are confined to the bladder’s surface. At this stage, treatment is highly successful, though the cancer can still return (recur) or progress to a …

Mark Tyson, M.D., a urologist at Mayo Clinic, answers the important questions you may have about bladder cancer.

Mar 29, 2024 · At Mayo Clinic, urologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists and other specialists work as a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for people with …

May 30, 2023 · Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancer types in the U.S., according to the National Cancer Institute. It's also one of the most likely types of cancer to recur.

Dec 23, 2025 · Learning about bladder cancer can be intimidating. Mark Tyson, M.D., a urologist at Mayo Clinic, walks you through the facts, the questions, and the answers to help you better …

Oct 25, 2025 · Cystoscopy can help diagnose, check and treat conditions that affect the bladder and urethra. For people assigned male at birth, cystoscopy also may check the prostate.

Jun 25, 2025 · When you are diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer — or if your cancer comes back after initial treatment — your care team likely will recommend several tests to better understand your …