Some patients with bladder cancer 'can't wait' for treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic

(IOS Press) Bladder cancer is associated with significant illness and mortality, particularly if treatment is delayed. Writing in the journal Bladder Cancer, researchers have outlined recommendations for treatment of both muscle invasive (MIBC) and non-muscle invasive (NMIBC) bladder cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic based on data from trials and prior studies, and taking into account the current strains on the healthcare system.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news