Diagnostic Kit Provides Early Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer has a cure rate of over 90 percent when detected early, but it has a high recurrence rate of 70 percent, necessitating continuous monitoring. Late detection often requires major surgeries such as bladder removal followed by artificial bladder implantation or the use of a urine pouch, significantly lowering the patient’s quality of life. However, existing urine test kits have low sensitivity, and cystoscopy, which involves inserting a catheter into the urethra for internal bladder examination, is both painful and burdensome. This highlights the urgent need for a simple yet accurate diagnostic technology for patients.