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Diagnosis of Cancer of the bladder

The urine can be examined for the presence of cancer cells.

X-rays taken after injection of a radio-opaque dye may show a mass in the bladder. The diagnosis can be confirmed by looking directly at the inside of the bladder through a viewing tube called a cystoscope.

Another method of confirmation uses CT scanning or ultrasound scanning. The use of the cystoscope allows a sample of tissue (biopsy) to be taken for examination and a positive diagnosis.