Transitional Cell Carcinoma
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Transitional Cell Carcinoma Treatment
Treatment of transitional cell
carcinoma
may include:
Surgery for transitional cell
carcinoma
:
The kidney may be removed if the tumor is in the kidney.
Chemotherapy for transitional cell
carcinoma
Clinical trial for transitional cell
carcinoma
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Last Updated: Aug 13, 2008
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