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Urology (Expert Forum)
Early detection vs cystoscopy
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Early detection vs cystoscopy
by Gypsy__0__0, Apr 24, 1998 12:00AM
There have been several recent research results
reported:
1. NYU on ABC-TV recently about some new test
which would avoid cystoscopy or follow-up cystoscopy
after BCG treatments, etc.
2. Mt. Sinai School of Medicine report at ACS meeting
on Mar 24 reported in UPI Science News, holds the
enzyme telomerase is more accurate than the currrent
gold standard in detecting bladder cancer at its
earliest, and most curable stages.
Thanks for any info, and where can one follow up for
more details?
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Dear Gypsy,
The detection of bladder cancers is an ongoing area of investigation. There are many claims and even products on the market but cystoscopy still remains the standard of care with the aid of urine cytologies. The latter is not a substitute as low grade tumors may not be detected by this method.
Follow the “Journal of Urology “ and the journal called “Urology” for developments in this area.
This information is provided for general medical information purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available through our department at the Henry Ford Hospital and its suburban locations (I-800-653-6568).
HFHS M.D.-SAL
*Keyword: bladder cancer, transitional cell carcinoma
