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Stage IV is divided into stages IVA and IVB. In stage IVA, cancer has spread (1) to the abdominal wall or pelvic wall; or (2) to lymph nodes that are above the major arteries in the pelvis, called the common iliac arteries. In stage IVB, cancer has spread to other parts of the body, such as the lung, bone, or liver.

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• Bladder Cancer Stages

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Stage IVA and IVB bladder cancer. In stage IVA, cancer has spread to (a) the abdominal or pelvic wall; or (b) lymph nodes above the common iliac arteries. In stage IVB, cancer has spread to (c) other parts of the body, such as the lung, liver, or bone. (more...)