Bladder Cancer Reoccurrence and Survival Rates

High Reoccurrence Rate

Bladder cancer has a high reoccurrence rate, meaning it can come back after treatment. This is a concern for patients who have undergone surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy.

Survival Rates

Survival rates for bladder cancer vary depending on the stage of the disease and the age of the patient. The 5-year relative survival rates for bladder cancer are as follows:

• 97% for carcinoma in situ of the bladder alone
• 98% for stage Ta
• 90% for stage Tis
• 85% for stage I
• 45% for stage IV