Pooled data from six case-control studies suggest that higher consumption of tap water-based drinks may slightly increase the risk of bladder cancer among men. (REUTERS)

October 25, 2005

A simple, experimental urine test that checks for an enzyme that fuels tumors is an effective way to detect bladder cancer in early, curable stages, Italian researchers say. (excite.com)

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August 3, 2005

Working in the laboratory, U.S. researchers found that certain compounds in broccoli appear to interfere with bladder cancer cells -- especially aggressive cells that tend to spread quickly around the body. (UPMC Cancer Centers)

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June 30, 2005

After surgery for superficial bladder cancer, treatment with a mistletoe extract appears to be effective at reducing tumor recurrence, German researchers report. (Reuters)

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May 16, 2005

Jimmy Martin, one of the greatest vocalists in bluegrass, died Saturday in a Nashville hospice where he was battling bladder cancer. He was 77. (Hollywood Reporter)

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February 24, 2005

Green tea extract may interfere with a process that helps early bladder cancer to spread throughout the body, new laboratory research suggests. (UPMC Cancer Centers)

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December 31, 2004

Once bladder cancer invades surrounding muscles, surgical removal of the bladder -- radical cystectomy -- is usually deemed necessary. However, if the disease has not spread to other areas of the body, this can sometimes be avoided, according to Italian researchers. (UPMC Cancer Centers)

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