What are the consequences of not treating bladder cancer?

But a major concern in people with early-stage bladder cancer is that new cancers often form in other parts of the bladder over time. Removing the entire bladder (known as a radical cystectomy) is one way to avoid this, but it can have major side effects. read more

Surgery, alone or with other treatments, is part of the treatment for most bladder cancers. Surgery can often remove early-stage bladder tumors. But a major concern in people with early-stage bladder cancer is that new cancers often form in other parts of the bladder over time. read more

Based on records from 2007 to 2013, the five-year relative survival rates were 95.7 percent for stage 0 bladder cancer and 70.1 percent for stage 1 bladder cancer. Your doctor can give you a better idea of what to expect based on your personal medical profile. read more

Treatment for bladder cancer may cause side effects. For information about side effects caused by treatment for cancer, see our Side Effects page. Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. For some patients, taking part in a clinical trial may be the best treatment choice. Clinical trials are part of the cancer research process. read more