Research shows a urine test looking for genetic markers of bladder cancer can more than halve the number of cystoscopies needed to follow up with high-risk patients. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay ...

A simple urine test can more than halve the number of cystoscopies necessary to follow up high-risk bladder cancer patients, new research has found. Cystoscopies involve inserting a flexible probe ...

A streamlined urine DNA test more accurately detects primary bladder cancer, reducing the need for more invasive cystoscopy, reports The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics Lead investigator Sungwhan An, ...

Early detection of bladder cancer can improve clinical outcomes and survival rates, similar to other cancers. One current area of research involves looking at cell mutations in areas where cancer may ...

In a trial, Xpert® Bladder Cancer Monitor, a non-invasive urinary biomarker test, appeared suitable for guiding cystoscopy during monitoring of patients with NMIBC. Alternating between cystoscopy and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A urinary DNA methylation test outperformed the nuclear matrix protein 22 test or urine cytology test.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Y chromosome loss helps bladder cancer tumors evade the body’s immune system response. Y chromosome loss may ...

A new urine test could spare bladder cancer survivors from a painful follow-up procedure needed to ensure their cancer hasn't come back, researchers report. People who've gotten surgery for high-risk ...