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What to expect with bladder cancer:
  • If detected and treated early, bladder cancer is almost always cured.
  • The 5-year survival rate is 90% in those who are treated early.
  • Unfortunately, less than 1 in 10 patients with malignant bladder cancer survives longer than 5 years.
  • About 12,000 people die each year from this disease.
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Last Updated: Feb 28, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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