The stages of bladder cancer are a standard way for the doctor to describe how far the cancer has spread. This is the most important information that helps the doctor in choosing the best treatment for the case. The most commonly used staging system for bladder cancer is the American Joint Committee on Cancer’s (AJCC) TNM system.
Listed below are the different stages of bladder cancer
The stages I, II and III of bladder cancer indicate that the tumor has not spread to the muscle, lymph nodes, distant organs or the connective tissues.
The four stages mentioned above in bladder cancer determine the spread and growth of cancer into the bladder as well as human body.