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Macmillan and Cancerbackup merged in 2008. Together we provide free, high quality information for people affected by cancer through our publications, website and phone service. Find out more|.
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Information on bladder cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.
This information is about both early bladder cancer|, and invasive and advanced bladder cancer|. Early bladder cancer is a cancer that is only in the inner lining of the bladder. Invasive bladder cancer is cancer that has spread into the deeper walls of the bladder. When the cancer has spread outside the bladder to other parts of the body, this is known as advanced bladder cancer.
Treatment for invasive and advanced bladder cancer is different to the treatment for early bladder cancer. It's important to know which you have, so ask your doctor or nurse if you're not sure.
For answers, support or just a chat, call the Macmillan Support Line free (Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm)
If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.
Macmillan's booklets on bladder cancer can be ordered through our be.macmillan website.