Bladder Cancer (DRAFT)

Bladder cancer is common and usually originates in the urothelial cells that line the bladder’s interior. These cells are also present in the kidneys and the tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder. While urothelial cancer can develop in the kidneys and ureters, it’s predominantly found in the bladder.

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Your dedicated care team at Phoebe Cancer Center is committed to guiding you through a treatment strategy for bladder cancer. This approach merges cutting-edge medical findings with your unique preferences and requirements.





Types of Bladder Cancers We Treat:

Bladder cancer can be categorized into:

  • Urothelial carcinoma: Formerly known as transitional cell carcinoma, this type affects the cells lining the bladder’s interior.
  • Squamous cell carcinoma: This type is linked to long-term bladder irritation.
  • Adenocarcinoma: A rare type, adenocarcinoma originates in the bladder’s mucus-producing glands.

Treatment

The majority of bladder cancers are identified in their initial stages, making them highly responsive to treatment. However, even early-stage bladder cancers can recur post-treatment. As a result, regular follow-up tests are recommended for several years post-treatment to detect any potential recurrence.

Our Team Approach

Phoebe Cancer Center’s expert care team of skilled surgeons, radiologists, and nurses will help guide you through the treatment and post-treatment healing process. Our full team approach to cancer care, means providing a highly collaborative effort to deliver comprehensive cancer care to our cancer patients. This multidisciplinary approach engages a range of providers across our care community, to ensure we look at every angle for each patients’ unique case.

For more information, please call:
229-312-7124

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Cancer Support Group

At times, we just need to be with a group of people who truly understand the concerns and celebrations we face on our cancer journey.

Our Survivorship Support Group generally meets on the 1st Thursday of the month at noon.

Please call 229-312-1000 to confirm this month’s schedule or to get more information about our cancer support groups.