Pet scan to guide treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This study uses a special PET/CT scan to see how far your bladder cancer has spread. The results may help doctors plan the best treatment for you.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with high-grade muscle-invasive bladder cancer (cancer that has grown into the bladder muscle).
- You are eligible to receive chemotherapy before surgery, which means you are generally in good health with normal kidney function.
- You do not have severe claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) or a history of allergic reaction to CT contrast dye.
- Your diabetes, if you have it, is well controlled with medication.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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