Bladder cancer imaging.

Abstract

Bladder cancer is a urinary system cancer, primarily afflicting older men. Smoking is the most significant risk factor. Symptoms include hematuria, urinary frequency or urinary urgency. Cystoscopy, radiologic techniques and biopsy results help health care providers diagnose, treat and monitor the disease. The prognosis of bladder cancer depends upon the invasiveness of the tumor and the extent of spread in the pelvic cavity. Treatment includes surgery, drug therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or combinations thereof. This article is a Directed Reading. Your access to Directed Reading quizzes for continuing education credit is determined by your area of interest. For access to other quizzes, go to www.asrt.org/store.