radical cystectomy

Can Cancer Come Back After Radical Cystectomy?

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Can Cancer Come Back After Radical Cystectomy? Radical cystectomy is part of the standard treatment for patients with high-risk muscle-invasive or non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, though up to half of patients have disease recurrence. While recurrence within 3 years is well-studied, there are limited data about recurrence after 5-years (late recurrence). How long can you live

How Long Can You Live After Cystectomy?

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How Long Can You Live After Cystectomy? The five-year survival rate after cystectomy is about 65 percent. However, a 2003 study showed that receiving chemotherapy prior to cystectomy improves survival among patients with locally advanced disease. Can cancer come back after radical cystectomy? Radical cystectomy is part of the standard treatment for patients with high-risk