What items are checked for bladder cancer in the elderly

Bladder cancer in the elderly requires urine cytology, cystoscopy, bladder biopsy and other examinations.

1, urine cytology examination in the

elderly need to collect urine samples, and through the microscope to observe the cell morphology in the urine, in order to detect and identify the presence of tumor cells.

2, cystoscopy

cystoscopy is a direct observation of the internal conditions of the bladder. The doctor will insert a thin and soft tube through the urethra into the bladder to see if there are abnormalities in the bladder wall and mucosa.

3, bladder biopsy

During cystoscopy, the doctor can take a small piece of tissue biopsy to further confirm the presence of bladder cancer.