Stages of Bladder Cancer

The stage of a cancer means how much it has grown or spread. Bladder cancer starts in the inner layer of the bladder and moves outward.

In stages 0 and I, cancer is found in just the inner layer.
In stage II, cancer is found in the muscle layer.
In stage III, the cancer is found outside the bladder. Or it has spread to nearby organs, such as the prostate, uterus, or vagina.
In stage IV, the cancer is found in the belly. Or it has spread to another part of the body, such as the liver, lungs, or bones.

Current as of: October 25, 2023

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