What is recurrent bladder cancer?

What is non-muscle invasive bladder cancer recurrence?

What are the causes and risk factors for bladder cancer recurrence?

How do you know if bladder cancer has recurred? How will your healthcare professional monitor for recurrence?

How is recurrent non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treated?

Your bladder cancer has recurred. What can you do and where can you find support?

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What is non-muscle invasive bladder cancer recurrence?

Cancer that begins and stays in the cells lining the bladder without growing into the deeper, main muscle layer of the bladder is referred to as noninvasive or non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The majority of people (approximately 75%) diagnosed with bladder cancer are diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.  Non-muscle invasive bladder cancers commonly recur locally in the bladder and are often evaluated and treated the same way as the initial tumor. Tumors that continue to recur or that recur with deeper invasion, into the bladder muscle or outside the bladder in distant sites may require other treatment plans.

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer recurrence, this website is for you.

We are pleased you found www.HopeAfterRecurrence.com, which is designed to provide you information to consider and discuss with your doctor. The website provides helpful background on non-muscle invasive bladder cancer recurrence, details on various treatment paths, tools for healthcare professional discussions, and opportunities to feel connected to others who are dealing with the impact of bladder cancer recurrence.

If you need information about other kinds of bladder cancer, please visit BCAN’s main website.