Bladder Cancer Specialists
Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in American men. Urologists and urologic oncologists diagnose and treat bladder cancer at all stages.
About Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer most commonly arises in the urothelial cells lining the bladder wall. The most frequent warning sign is painless blood in the urine. When detected at an early stage, the 5-year survival rate exceeds 90%.
Signs & Symptoms
- ✓ Blood in urine (hematuria) — often painless
- ✓ Frequent urination
- ✓ Painful urination
- ✓ Back or pelvic pain (advanced disease)
- ✓ Urinary urgency without incontinence
Treatment Options
- ✓ Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT)
- ✓ Intravesical BCG immunotherapy
- ✓ Intravesical chemotherapy
- ✓ Radical cystectomy (bladder removal)
- ✓ Neobladder or urinary diversion
- ✓ Chemotherapy and immunotherapy (systemic)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is blood in urine always a sign of bladder cancer?
Not always — blood in urine has many causes including kidney stones, UTIs, and BPH. However, any unexplained hematuria in an adult should be evaluated by a urologist promptly.
How is bladder cancer diagnosed?
Diagnosis involves cystoscopy, urine cytology, and imaging. If a tumor is found, TURBT is performed to remove it and determine grade and stage.
Does bladder cancer always require removal of the bladder?
No. The majority of bladder cancers are diagnosed at a non-muscle-invasive stage, treated by removing the tumor through the urethra plus intravesical therapy. Bladder removal is reserved for muscle-invasive or high-risk disease.
Urologists Who Treat Bladder Cancer
Dr. Neil Stein, MD
Urology
Dr. Bert Spence, MD
Urology
Dr. Gary Carl, MD
Urology
Dr. Victor Carpiniello, MD
Urology
Dr. Chase Sovell, MD
Urology
Dr. Gavin Stormont
Urology
Dr. Ronald Cercone, MD
Urology
Dr. Neil Bander, MD
Urology
Dr. Pooja Srikanth, MD
Urology
Dr. William Blank, MD
Urology
Dr. Helmer Swenson, MD
Urology
Dr. Joshua Broghammer, MD
Urology
Dr. Thomas Stormont, MD
Urology
Dr. David Streitz, MD
Urology
Dr. Basir Tareen, MD
Urology
Dr. Leila Tabibian, MD
Urology
Dr. Dean Tortorelis, MD
Urology
Dr. Michael Tran, MD
Urology
Dr. Kevin Unger, MD
Urology
Dr. Caner Dinlenc, MD
Urology
Dr. Sierra Tolbert, MD
Urology
Dr. Ellen Thompson, MD
Urology
Dr. Jeffry Twidwell, MD
Urology
Dr. Robert Thompson, MD
Urology
Disclaimer
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