Being diagnosed with bladder cancer is like entering an unknown world. You will be confronted with the demands of the disease, a new vocabulary and the complexities of the health care system. Treatment options can be confusing. This is an emotionally stressful time for patients and those close to them.
Understanding Bladder Cancer is a comprehensive program that gives you the information you need to actively participate in your care. Learn how to talk about cancer with your health care team and those close to you. Get the answers to your questions and gain control through understanding.
The Diagnosis section focuses on recognizing symptoms, understanding investigations and tests, staging bladder cancer and evaluating prognosis. It describes the symptoms of bladder cancer, the methods used to detect it (e.g., physical examination, urine cytology, cystoscopy, biopsy, x-ray, CT scan, ultrasound, bone scan, MRI scan) and the various factors that influence prognosis. Illustrative graphics and animations reveal how different stages describe the extent of the disease and how different grades are used to predict how likely the cancer is to progress.
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