Stage I Bladder Cancer AJCC v8

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Stage IV includes: IVA: (T4b, N0, M0); (Any T, Any N, M1a); IVB: (Any T, Any N, M1b). T4b: Extravesical tumor invades pelvic wall, abdominal wall. N0: No regional lymph node metastasis. M0: No distant metastasis. M1a: Distant metastasis limited to lymph nodes beyond the common iliacs. M1b: Non-lymph node distant metastases. (AJCC 8th ed.)

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Active Trials

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Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Stage I Bladder Cancer AJCC v8(42)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	4	—	73.2
2	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	70.5
3	UF Health Cancer InstituteGainesville, FL NCI Clinical High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	70.5
4	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	70.5
5	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	70.5
6	UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	63.5
7	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	63.5
8	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	63.5
9	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	63.5
10	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	63.5
11	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	63.5
12	The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	63.5
13	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	63.5
14	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	63.5
15	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
16	UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
17	Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
18	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
19	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
20	City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
21	USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
22	Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
23	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterBuffalo, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
24	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
25	Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer CenterIndianapolis, IN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
26	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
27	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
28	UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer CenterOrange, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
29	Cedars-Sinai CancerLos Angeles, CA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
30	VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer CenterRichmond, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
31	Dartmouth Cancer CenterLebanon, NH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
32	University of Hawai‘i Cancer CenterHonolulu, HI NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
33	UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
34	Fox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
35	Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer CenterHouston, TX Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
36	Stony Brook Cancer CenterStony Brook, NY Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
37	Penn State Cancer InstituteHershey, PA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
38	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
39	Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, MU Health CareColumbia, MO Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
40	The University of Vermont Cancer CenterBurlington, VT Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
41	University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer CenterSan Juan, PR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7
42	University of Texas Medical Branch Cancer CenterGalveston, TX Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	43.7

Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →