"Half-Hour MRI Scan May Cut Bladder Cancer Deaths and Boost Survival Rates"

A groundbreaking study indicates that a half-hour MRI scan could significantly reduce deaths from Bladder cancer by enabling quicker, more precise treatment initiation.

• In an NHS trial, 143 patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer showed improved survival rates when receiving an MRI scan before biopsy procedures.
• Doctors can now diagnose tumors more accurately before surgery, allowing for optimized cancer removal strategies and potentially halving mortality rates associated with bladder cancer.
• This study suggests that early imaging could transform treatment protocols, complementing existing therapies like the BCG vaccine used in managing bladder cancer.