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How harmful for your health is bladder cancer for an 84 year old woman?

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Bladder cancer: Depends on the size and number of tumors. If superficial, they can most often be treated with cystoscopic removal on outpatient basis. If invasive, major surgery may be needed.

Dr Levitt and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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