Bladder Cancer Prognosis
Superficial bladder cancer has a 5-year survival rate of about 85%. Invasive bladder cancer has a less favorable prognosis. Approximately 5% of patients with metastasized bladder cancer live 2 years after diagnosis. Cases of recurrent bladder cancer indicate an aggressive tumor and a poor prognosis.
Bladder Cancer Prevention
Bladder cancer cannot be prevented. The best way to lower the risk is not to smoke. Studies have shown that drinking plenty of fluids daily also lowers the risk for bladder cancer.
Physician-developed and -monitored.
Original Date of Publication: 15 Jun 1998
Reviewed by: Richard Levin, M.D., F.A.C.S., Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D.
Last Reviewed: 24 Nov 2008
Bladder Cancer, Bladder Cancer Prognosis, Prevention reprinted with permission from urologychannel.com
© 1998-2010 Healthcommunities.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
