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Q&As on this topic

1. I read about a blue light treatment for bladder cancer and wondered if this would be helpful for me. Can you tell me more about it?

last reviewed: 30.01.2007

2. I've heard about the Mcm5 test for bladder cancer. Can you tell me more?

last reviewed: 23.02.2007

3. My husband has been diagnosed with bladder cancer. The doctors want him to have a scan. What is this test for?

last reviewed: 02.10.2006

4. Can bladder cancer be diagnosed with a urine test?

last reviewed: 23.02.2007

5. What is a NMP22 test? I think it's for bladder cancer?

last reviewed: 22.02.2007

6. What is the BTA test for bladder cancer?

last reviewed: 23.02.2007

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