What is the stage of cancer

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What is the stage of cancer if biopsy report shows that pT2 for bladder cancer. What is the treatment? Is it curable?

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Dr. Archana Prathipati

Oncologist 14 yrs exp Hyderabad

Needs ct scan to see for lymphnodal involvement and extent of distal spread if any.. Could be muscle invasive bladder cancer.. Needs chemoradiation as part of bladder sparing option or cystectony..

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Dr. Palaniappan Ramanathan Surgical Oncologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Palaniappan Ramanathan

Surgical Oncologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Staging of any tumor consists of three components TNM - T is the tumor size, N - node involvement and M - spread to other organs. Only with pT2 staging cannot be made. Details of tumor type and its grade required for treatment planning.

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