Bladder cancer has a cure rate of over 90% when detected early, but it has a high recurrence rate of 70%, necessitating continuous monitoring. Late detection often requires major surgeries, such as ...

Urologists also treat conditions that affect male reproductive organs. The reproductive and urinary systems work closely together in men. Urologists often treat conditions that affect both systems.

a, Schematic illustration of the workflow of the BLOOM assay. b,c, Mechanism of organogel messenger release from the biomarker-degradable bigel film (b) and solvatochromic dye transfer to the organic ...

There are several urodynamic tests a doctor may recommend. You may need multiple tests for a full diagnosis. Urodynamic tests see how well your urinary tract, especially your bladder, urethra, and ...

Stage 3 bladder cancer refers to a tumor that reaches outside the bladder. It may have spread into nearby lymph nodes and other tissue. Like all cancers, doctors use stages for bladder cancer. Staging ...

In our busy modern lives, bladder health often takes a back seat until problems arise. We juggle work commitments, family responsibilities, and social obligations, frequently ignoring the subtle ...

Doctors use a combination of tests, including urinalysis, cystoscopy, urine culture, and bladder wall biopsy to diagnose interstitial cystitis. For males, they may also examine prostate secretions.

People with color blindness may be less able to spot an early sign of bladder cancer, making them likelier to be diagnosed ...

New research presented at the 2025 International Kidney Cancer Symposium found that patients with localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) who maintained a BMI of 35 or higher after diagnosis had improved ...

Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer is cancer that’s only in the inner lining of your bladder. It hasn’t grown into the muscle wall. Your doctor may also call it superficial bladder cancer, urothelial ...