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RC evolves through acute, latent, and chronic phases, ultimately resulting in bladder fibrosis, vascular damage, and hematuria. Here, we characterize the molecular and immunological features associated with RC progression using a preclinical mouse model. Building on a prior analysis of the acute and chronic phases, we examined the previously unanalyzed latent phase and integrated transcriptomics, immune cell profiling, inflammatory protein measurements, and bladder function assessments across all stages. Acute radiation injury was marked by the strong activation of apoptotic pathways, whereas latent and chronic phases were dominated by inflammatory signaling with distinct cytokine and chemokine signatures. The persistent upregulation of Cdkn1a (P21) was consistent with sustained senescence-associated signaling, while reductions in IL-27 and shifts in the granulocyte\u2013lymphocyte-enriched immune population during the latent phase were consistent with altered immune regulatory states. At chronic stages, increased SASP-associated proteins and matrix remodeling mediators coincided with bladder functional decline. 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