What Is Advanced Bladder Cancer? Symptoms, Tests and Treatment

What is advanced bladder cancer? Advanced bladder cancer has grown beyond the bladder lining, spread into nearby tissues or organs, or traveled to distant parts of the body. Cancer that spreads to another part of the body is called metastatic bladder cancer. This video explains: • The difference between non-muscle invasive, muscle-invasive and advanced bladder cancer • How bladder cancer can spread locally or to distant organs • Symptoms that may occur when bladder cancer advances • CT, MRI, ultrasound and bone scans • Treatment options for advanced bladder cancer • Where patients and caregivers can find information and support Advanced bladder cancer may spread to nearby organs, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, bones or other parts of the body. Symptoms and treatment options vary depending on where the cancer has spread, previous treatments, overall health and the characteristics of the tumor. Learn more about advanced bladder cancer: https://bcan.org/what-is-advanced-bladder-cancer/ Find bladder cancer support groups and programs: https://bcan.org/bladder-cancer-support-groups/ The Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, or BCAN, provides trusted information and support for people affected by bladder cancer. This video is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Contact your healthcare team about new or worsening symptoms. #AdvancedBladderCancer #MetastaticBladderCancer #BladderCancer