Women With Bladder Cancer Face Diagnostic Delays as Symptoms Mimic UTIs, Experts Warn

Gender Differences in Bladder Cancer: Key TakeawaysWomen with bladder cancer face significant diagnostic delays because their symptoms are frequently misattributed to UTIs, often resulting in repeated antibiotic courses instead of urologic referral.Anatomical and biological differences between men and women contribute to disparate prevalence and presentation.Early detection, patient advocacy, and genetic testing are the pillars of improving outcomes for women with bladder cancer.