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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Bladder cancer is a common malignancy in Australia, with over 2000 diagnoses in 2005.
  • It is categorized into nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).
  • Untreated bladder cancer can lead to significant morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of bladder cancer.
  • To discuss risk factors, presentation, and diagnostic investigations.
  • To review treatment strategies, including chemotherapy's role.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on bladder cancer epidemiology, risk factors, and management.
  • Discussion of diagnostic modalities including imaging, urine cytology, and cystoscopy.
  • Analysis of treatment protocols for NMIBC and MIBC.

Main Results:

  • Bladder cancer commonly presents with hematuria (microscopic or macroscopic).
  • Evaluation is crucial for patients with hematuria, especially those at risk.
  • Treatment strategies differ significantly based on tumor invasiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt evaluation of hematuria is essential for bladder cancer diagnosis.
  • NMIBC management involves tumor resection and adjuvant intravesical treatments.
  • MIBC is optimally managed with cystectomy and urinary diversion.