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Preface to Carcinoma of the Bladder

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 August 2009

David MacVicar
Affiliation:
Royal Marsden Hospital
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Cancer of the urinary bladder encompasses a range of cell types, the most common in Western societies being transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). These neoplasms are characterized by a spectrum from indolent, polypoid tumors to sessile, more biologically aggressive lesions. Initial management relies heavily on cytoscopic procedures, but as disease becomes more advanced, imaging becomes central to decision making. This volume draws together contributions from various specialities, including pathology, surgery, and clinical and medical oncology. The aim is to inform the radiologist of the range of surgical procedures which has been developed, and the possibilities for management with radiotherapy. Cytotoxic chemotherapy can be used in neoadjuvant, adjuvant and palliative settings. The role of imaging in diagnosis of disease of the urothelium, the techniques for staging bladder cancer and detection of metastatic disease are each discussed in separate chapters. Imaging following treatment, including effects on normal tissues, is also covered, and the multidisciplinary nature of management of bladder neoplasms is emphasized. In line with the ethos of the Contemporary Issues in Cancer Imaging series, it is hoped that this volume will give radiologists a broader view of the technical aspects of treatment, and colleagues in other specialities will be able to further their understanding of the contribution imaging can make in our endeavors to cure the disease and control symptoms in patients with bladder cancer.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2008

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