Neither the person with cancer nor a doctor can feel an early-stage tumor in the bladder. In the later stages of the disease, the physician may be able to locate a palpable mass in the pelvis. This typically indicates that the tumor has progressed and the cells have invaded the deeper layers of the bladder walls. A palpable mass may also indicate that the cancer has begun to metastasize or spread.

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