Innovative fluorescence-based diagnostic system identifies early-stage bladder cancer with 90% accuracy, utilizing untreated urine samples for at-home testing.

Bladder cancer has a cure rate of over 90% when detected early, but it has a high recurrence rate of 70%, necessitating continuous monitoring. Late detection often requires major surgeries, such as bladder removal followed by artificial bladder implantation or the use of a urine pouch,

Armando, a 71-year-old with an active lifestyle, was midway through a round of golf when a strange sensation crept into his abdomen after drinking water. It was just a fleeting moment; one he brushed off without much thought. But that small, odd feeling was the first sign that something was wrong.

Revolutionary research shows statins combined with new PIN1 inhibitors could transform bladder cancer treatment, offering hope to thousands of patients.

Bladder cancer has a cure rate of over 90% when detected early, but it has a high recurrence rate of 70%, necessitating continuous monitoring.

Share on Pinterest A new study explores using statins and other medications to treat bladder cancer. Caíque de Abreu/Getty Images A new study has identified a protein that helps drive bladder ...

When most middle school students go on field trips, they might bring back photos or souvenirs. But at Chicago’s Garfield Park Lagoon, one student brought back something far more significant: bacteria from goose droppings that would lead scientists to discover a potential new cancer-fighting compound.

Dwyane Wade, an NBA legend, Chicago native and former Chicago Bulls guard, revealed on Thursday that he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent kidney surgery more than a year ago.

The tumor couldn’t be biopsied, and surgery was the only way to confirm if it was cancerous. So, on Dec. 18, 2023, Wade had a surgery to remove 40% of his kidney, a move that turned out to be life-saving.

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Since high school when she had to trace a drop of blood through the body, Ida Urbano, 62, has been “fascinated by the heart.”

Yarrow had been diagnosed with bladder cancer four years prior. The surviving half and lead singer of the 1960s duet Sam & Dave, who were known for such iconic songs of the time as Soul Man and Hold On, I'm Comin', passed away at the age of 89 on January 10.