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Specific Cancers: Bladder Cancer
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Goal of Surgery for Bladder Cancer

Surgery is the most common treatment for bladder cancer. Its goal is to remove the tumor, while preserving as much of the bladder as possible. Several types of surgery can be used. Your doctor will help you understand the risks and benefits of each type. You may have surgery alone or with another type of treatment.

Online Medical Reviewer: Calabrese, Dorothy A. NP
Online Medical Reviewer: Fisher, Graeme MD
Date Last Reviewed: 2/25/2005
Date Last Modified: 8/16/2005
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