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Surgery to the pelvic area and certain types of chemotherapy increase the risk of bladder late effects.
Source: Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The risk of health problems that affect the bladder increases after treatment with:
surgery to remove part or all of the bladder
certain types of chemotherapy, such as cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide
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radiation therapy to areas near the bladder, pelvis, or urinary tract
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stem cell transplant
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