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
author: healthwise staff
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