Overview
Stage 0 Bladder Cancer is the earliest stage of Bladder Cancer. It is also called Non-invasive bladder cancer. Stage 0a and Stage 0is are the two subtypes of Stage 0 Bladder Cancer.
Understanding your Stage 0 Bladder Cancer diagnosis will help you partner with your doctors to make the best treatment choice for you. Tap “Watch Now” for an easy-to-understand overview of Stage 0 Bladder Cancer.
- Stage 0 Bladder Cancer
Stage 0a
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Stage 0a Bladder Cancer diagnosis means that your Bladder Cancer is found only on the lining, inside the bladder and consists of abnormal cells with long thin growths that extend into the bladder sac as shown here in yellow.
The cancer has not spread to your bladder muscle, to the area around your bladder or to any other organ.
What Tests Will I Need and Why?
Urine, Blood and Imaging tests may be needed to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.
Tissue analysis is also typically done through a biopsy to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.
If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.
Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.
Stage 0is
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Stage 0is Bladder Cancer diagnosis means that the Bladder Cancer is flat and found only on the inner lining of your bladder as shown here in the right image.
The cancer has not spread to your bladder muscle, the area around your bladder or any other organ.
What Tests Will I Need and Why?
Urine, Blood and Imaging tests may be needed to understand your general health, confirm your diagnosis and determine your cancer stage.
Tissue analysis is also typically done through a biopsy to identify the cancer cell type, which is critical to finding the best treatment option for you.
If your treatment team has not already performed tests to determine your cancer’s features, please ask your doctor when these tests will be performed.
Re-read this summary as needed and then tap, “Compare My Treatment Options Now“. Our unique Comparison Page will help you understand your FDA-approved treatment options including, who can help you pay for your treatment, where and how each is given and what side-effects you may experience.
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Commonly Searched Questions
What are the symptoms of Stage 0 Bladder Cancer?
These are some common symptoms you might experience if you have Stage 0 Bladder Cancer.
- Blood in urine
- Urinating multiple times in a night
- Pain while urinating
- Difficulty urinating with a low-pressure stream of urine
Source: Cancer.org
What are the common treatment options for Stage 0 Bladder Cancer?
These are some common treatment options that are available for your Stage 0 Bladder Cancer:
- Surgery to remove the Bladder Cancer
- Surgery to remove a part of the bladder or the whole bladder
- Chemotherapy after surgery given directly into the bladder
- Immunotherapy to help your immune system identify and kill the Bladder Cancer. BCG is the most commonly used immunotherapy for Stage 0.
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Source: Cancer.gov
What is the survival rate of Stage 0 Bladder Cancer?
According to SEER data, Stage 0 Bladder Cancer has a survival rate of 96%. This generally means that people with Stage 0 Bladder Cancer are 96% as likely as people without cancer to live for 5 years after their diagnosis.
These numbers are an estimate and do not take into account the Bladder Cancer coming back or newer data so they should be used with caution.
Source: Cancer.gov
Is Stage 0 Bladder Cancer curable?
Stage 0 Bladder Cancer is highly curable if treatment is started early. Since there is still a chance of recurrence, monitoring should be done after completing treatment.
Source: Cancer.org
How common is Stage 0 Bladder Cancer?
Bladder Cancer is the 6th most common cancer in the United States. Stage 0 bladder consists of 51% of all Bladder Cancers according to SEER data.
Source: Cancer.gov
How long can someone live without treatment?
There is no clear length of time that someone with Stage 0 Bladder Cancer can live without treatment. How fast the cancer grows and spreads is dependent on its grade or the cells look like. The higher the grade the more likely your Bladder Cancer will spread more quickly.
Source: Cancer.gov
