Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer occurs when there are abnormal, cancerous cells growing in the bladder. According to the American Cancer Society
(ACS), 61,420 cases of bladder cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2006. Bladder cancer affects men three to
four times more often than women, and it occurs in Caucasians one-and-a-half times as often as in African Americans. The average
age at time of diagnosis is 68.
Jefferson’s progressive, multidisciplinary approach to bladder cancer
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with bladder cancer, turn to the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson’s Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Founded in 1996, the Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Center gives you access not only to Jefferson urologists, but also to
experts in radiation oncology, medical oncology and integrative medicine. The Center’s progressive approach enables patients
to benefit from these multiple areas of expertise in a single visit.
The first step is a thorough consultation (please bring all films, records and pathology slides). Following that visit, our
committee of experts discusses your case and develops a personalized report. We provide a brief report to your referring physician
within 24 hours of your initial visit and a full written report shortly thereafter.
Based on your individual needs and/or requests, the Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Center can develop a treatment plan to
be carried out through the Kimmel Cancer Center, deliver treatment recommendations to your referring physician, or provide
additional perspective on your current treatment plans.
The Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson offers a variety of support groups to help patients with all types of cancer. Through
our Buddy Program, trained volunteers who have personally been through cancer treatment provide one-to-one support to patients
who are currently facing cancer.
Additional information about bladder cancer
