Identifying Methylation Biomarkers for Monitoring Bladder Tumors

Using PCR Technology (Polymerase Chain Reaction Technology) for Monitoring Patients With Bladder Tumors - Optimizing Genanalyses for Clinical Use.

To investigate the methylation status of 4-6 genes in Urine and matching bladder tissue biopsies, in order to find methylation markers for use in a noninvasive test in monitoring patients with bladder tumors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with bladder tumors and patients with benign urinary tract conditions with no clinical suspicion of bladder cancer.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with competing urinary and systemic diseases, pregnant and patients under 18 years of age.