What is the prognosis of bladder cancer?

Survival rates tell you what portion of people with the same type and stage of cancer are still alive a certain amount of time (usually 5 years) after they were diagnosed. read more

Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is the most common surgery for bladder cancer that’s in the early stages. This procedure is done in a hospital, but you should be able to go home the same day or the next. read more

For stage II bladder cancer, the 5-year relative survival rate is about 63%. The 5-year relative survival rate for stage III bladder cancer is about 46%. Bladder cancer that has spread to other parts of the body is often hard to treat. Stage IV bladder cancer has a relative 5-year survival rate of about 15%. read more

Being diagnosed with bladder cancer can be overwhelming and scary, especially if it’s stage 4. Stage 4 bladder cancer is the most advanced stage and carries the worst prognosis. Many cancer treatments will be both difficult and challenging. read more