Diagnostic and Prognostic Non-Invasive Markers in Bladder Cancer
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bladder cancer; prostate cancer; kidney cancer; renal pelvis cancer; adrenal gland tumors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bladder cancer (Bca) remains one of the most prevalent malignancies of the urinary tract, characterized by high incidence, frequent recurrence, and rapid disease progression. Notably, the therapeutic strategies for muscle-invasive (MIBC) and non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) differ significantly, underscoring the urgent need for reliable diagnostic and prognostic markers.
Recent advances in analytical technologies—radiological examination (MRI or CT) and liquid biopsy platforms—have enabled the discovery of novel non-invasive markers for early detection, disease stratification, and treatment response monitoring. Compared to traditional pathological biomarkers, these emerging approaches offer non-invasive, real-time, and reproducible alternatives based on imaging parameters, urinary sediments, and plasma analyses. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence and bioinformatics holds promise for accelerating the screening and validation of potential targets.
This Special Issue invites original research and review articles addressing the development, validation, and clinical translation of BCa’s diagnostic and prognostic markers. We welcome contributions spanning molecular mechanisms, technological innovations, and clinical implementation studies aimed at improving patient outcomes and alleviating the global burden of bladder cancer.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Qiang Lv
Dr. Xiao Yang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bladder cancer
- diagnostic and prognostic markers
- non-invasive
- artificial intelligence
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