- Bladder cancer is the ninth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world with an estimated 430 000 new cases reported in 2012.
- Men are more than three times more likely to get bladder cancer than women.
- Smoking is a major cause of bladder cancer.
- Exposure to industrial chemicals such as metalworking fluids is another cause of bladder cancer.
- One of the most common symptoms of bladder cancer is the presence of blood in urine.
- Cystoscopy and urine cytology are the most common methods for detection and assessment of recurrence of bladder cancer. Cystoscopy may cause pain and discomfort in patients, and urine cytology has a low sensitivity.IDL Biotech has developed UBC Rapid, a complement to cystoscopy, which causes no pain for the patient. Read more about UBC Rapid here.
IDL Diagnostics at Urology Week in Växjö
Last week, IDL Diagnostics participated in Urology Week 2026 in Växjö. The event brought together professionals from across the field of urology and offered a valuable opportunity to engage in discussions about current research, clinical perspectives and ongoing...
