Lucia Rajcic

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• Targeted peptide hydrogel may enhance BCG therapy for bladder cancer

  Bladder cancer BCG therapy side effects may be reduced by a new hydrogel designed to prevent drug washout and improve treatment tolerance.

• New research explores second-line therapy outcomes in advanced bladder cancer

  A recent study found limited survival benefits for advanced bladder cancer patients after initial therapy stops working.

• Tumors in the trigone and bladder neck may predict worse outcomes in bladder cancer

  A large study shows that tumors in the bladder neck or trigone increase the risk of bladder cancer returning or advancing to a later stage.

• AI tool may help predict survival after bladder cancer surgery

  A new study shows how AI and inflammation markers provide a personalized look at survival for patients following bladder cancer surgery.

• Vitamin D deficiency may play a role in bladder cancer risk

  A recent study found low vitamin D levels are associated with a 32% higher risk of developing bladder cancer.

• Early surgery linked to better survival in muscle-invasive bladder cancer

  A study suggests that undergoing surgery within 14 days significantly improves survival for patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer.