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Source: Childhood Bladder Cancer, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 4, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Types of treatment for childhood bladder cancer
Surgery to remove the cancer and part or all of the bladder is the standard treatment for bladder cancer in children. The type of surgery depends on where the cancer is located and whether it is aggressive.
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Talk with your child’s doctor about how surgery for bladder cancer can affect urinating, sexual function, and fertility. Learn more about Fertility Issues in Girls and Women with Cancer and Fertility Issues in Boys and Men with Cancer.
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