About this episode

This episode discusses bladder cancer, its causes, diagnosis challenges, and preventive measures with urologist Dr. Timothy Lyon.

Bladder cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers in the U.S. On top of that, it can be difficult to diagnose. But it also has some very clear causes — which means there are real steps you can take to reduce your risk. On this episode of Health Matters, we talk with urologist Dr. Timothy Lyon about the surprising connection between the bladder and the lungs, cutting-edge treatments like incision-free surgery, and what you can do today to keep your bladder healthy for years to come.

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Host: Mayo Clinic Health Matters

Guest: Dr. Timothy Lyon

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