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Bladder cancer ranks as the tenth cancer in incidence in worldwide statistics. However, a great number of the reported cases are of the squamous type, especially in countries where bilharzia infestation is endemic. This calls for a general information and prevention program in these countries.
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Denis, L. (1994). Practical approach to bladder cancer. In: Banzet, P., Holland, J.F., Khayat, D., Weil, M. (eds) Cancer Treatment An Update. Springer, Paris. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-2-8178-0765-2_18
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