Question
How long can someone with early-stage bladder cancer live?
Answer
In the early stages of bladder cancer, with aggressive treatment, the treatment outcomes are typically quite good. The vast majority of patients can enjoy a long-term survival, especially in the early stages of cancer, indicating that the tumor has not yet spread. Aggressive treatment can allow patients to live for several years, even up to a decade or more. Surgery for tumor removal is the preferred method for treating bladder cancer and the only method that can lead to recovery. After surgery, appropriate radiotherapy and chemotherapy can be administered based on individual circumstances to prevent tumor recurrence and slow the progression of the disease.