The American Urological Association, together with American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the Society of Urologic Oncology, has released new guidelines for the treatment of non-metastatic muscle invasive bladder cancer. The guidelines will provide standards for steps ranging from initial patient intake to follow-up care. The guidelines will be presented at the AUA meeting in May.

References: American Urological Association. AUA, ASCO, ASTRO, and SUO announce new practice guideline for treatment of non-metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer. PR Newswire website. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aua-asco-astro-and-suo-announce-new-practice-guideline-for-treatment-of-non-metastatic-muscle-invasive-bladder-cancer-300439311.html. April 13,2017. Accessed April 20, 2017.