Bladder Flashcards
1
Q
Deletions of which chromosome are critical to initiate bladder cancer?
A
9
2
Q
Which two TSGs in bladder cancer make it more invasive and poor prognosis?
A
p53 and Rb1
3
Q
Which strain of HPV is associated with male urethral cancer?
A
HPV-16
4
Q
What is the benefit of neoadjuvant platinum based chemotherapy in bladder cancer?
A
A 5% improvement in 5 year survival
Compared to surgery or radiotherapy alone
