Open AccessBiomarkers for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer: Current tests and future promise
Author(s) -
Fadi Darwiche,
Dipen J. Parekh,
Mark L. Gonzalgo
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian journal of urology/indian journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1998-3824
pISSN - 0970-1591
DOI - 10.4103/0970-1591.166448
Subject(s) - medicine , cystoscopy , bladder cancer , urine cytology , cancer , disease , urology , urodynamic testing , oncology , urinary system
The search continues for optimal markers that can be utilized to improve bladder cancer detection and to predict disease recurrence. Although no single marker has yet replaced the need to perform cystoscopy and urine cytology, many tests have been evaluated and are being developed. In the future, these promising markers may be incorporated into standard practice to address the challenge of screening in addition to long-term surveillance of patients who have or are at risk for developing bladder cancer.