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How fast can squamous cell cancer of the bladder grow?

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Squamous bladder ca: It is a rare tumor about 5 % of all bladder tumors, majority are transitional cell type (tcc). It is associated with stones, diverticula in bladder and schistosomiasis a bladder infection seen in middle east and egypt. Primary treatment modality is surgery and sometimes radiation. Usually it is advanced stage or locally advanced when initially diagnosed. Growth rate is variable usually fast.

Answered 2/23/2014

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