Feb 16, 2026 | Clinical case

Compare your opinion with peers and Prof. Joost Boormans

Godelieve is a 77-year-old retired teacher. One year ago, she underwent TURBT of 1 small papillary tumour of 1 cm at the right bladder wall, which was detected during a cystoscopic examination for painless haematuria. The pathology report indicated pTa grade 2, low-grade (LG). She received chemotherapy instillations for 1 year.
In the meantime, no recurrences were detected. Her health has deteriorated in the last year (ECOG PS: 2).

Cast your vote and see what Prof. Joost Boormans recommends for this patient case!

Cystoscopy alone

A

Cytology alone

B

Urinary biomarker only 

C

Cystoscopy + cytology

D

 Alternating urinary biomarker with cystoscopy

E

Watchful waiting

F

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