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Conditions · Bladder Cancer Bladder cancer? Diagnosed precisely, treated decisively.

From blood in your urine to a confirmed diagnosis - rapid investigation and the full range of treatment with one consultant, at 4 private London hospitals. No GP referral needed.

Mr Maneesh Ghei Treated personally by Mr Maneesh GheiConsultant Urological Surgeon · GMC 5208045 BupaPlatinum Consultant
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In short

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and the eighth most common in women in the UK, usually affecting people aged 50 to 70. The first sign is almost always blood in the urine, and treatment - from TURBT to intravesical therapy or radical treatment - depends on how far the cancer has grown.

Medically reviewed by Mr Maneesh Ghei·GMC 5208045·September 2026

Recognise It

The early signs of bladder cancer

Blood in the urine

Visible or microscopic blood in the urine (haematuria) is the most prominent early symptom.

Frequency and urgency

An increased need to urinate, or a sensation of urgency even when the bladder is not full.

Pain or burning

Discomfort during urination that is often mistaken for a urinary tract infection or bladder stones.

Your Options

Treatment matched to your diagnosis

TURBT

Carried out under general anaesthetic, this removes visible tumours from the bladder lining using a resectoscope, usually with a 24 to 48 hour stay.

Intravesical treatments

Mitomycin C or BCG immunotherapy given directly into the bladder to reduce the chance of recurrence.

Radical treatment

For muscle-invasive cancer, more extensive options such as cystectomy or radical radiotherapy are considered.

Simple, Fast, Clear

From symptom to treatment in 3 steps

1

Book urgently

Blood in the urine deserves rapid investigation - most patients are seen within a few days.

2

Diagnosis and staging

Cystoscopy and imaging confirm the diagnosis, and grading and staging show exactly what you are dealing with.

3

The right treatment

From TURBT to intravesical therapy or radical treatment - matched to the stage and grade of the cancer.

Mr Maneesh Ghei, Consultant Urological Surgeon
GMC 5208045 · FRCS (Urol)
Your Consultant

Mr Maneesh Ghei

MBBS, MS, MRCSEd, MD (UCL), FRCS (Urol)

Mr Ghei is a consultant urological surgeon with a specialist focus on prostate diagnosis and treatment. He holds a Research MD from University College London and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.

In his NHS role he is Cancer Lead and Academic Lead at Whittington Hospital London - one of a small number of consultant urologists in the UK to hold both positions. Every private patient is cared for by Mr Ghei personally, from first appointment through to any treatment that follows.

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Common Questions

Before you book

What are the early signs of bladder cancer?
Blood in the urine is the most common early sign, sometimes alongside increased frequency, urgency or pain when urinating. These symptoms are often mistaken for a urinary infection or bladder stones, which is why a proper assessment matters.
What causes bladder cancer?
Smoking is the most significant risk factor. Occupational exposure to certain chemicals, previous radiation treatment, long-standing bladder inflammation and a family history can also increase risk.
How is bladder cancer diagnosed and staged?
Cystoscopy allows direct examination of the bladder lining, alongside imaging such as a CT scan. Together with a laboratory review of any tissue removed, these tests confirm the grade and stage of the cancer and guide treatment.
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