Frequently Asked Questions
about Bladder Cancer

Visit these FAQ pages for information about:

General Information – including what bladder cancer is, and potential risk factors

Diagnosing Bladder Cancer – signs and symptoms, and the types of tests your doctor may conduct to diagnosis bladder cancer, including cystoscopy

Staging and Grading Bladder Cancer – what “stage” and “grade” of a bladder tumor means

Treating Bladder Cancer – treatment options, including the trans-urethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT), intravesical therapies like Mitomycin C and BCG, surgery like cystectomy, and chemotherapy for advanced disease

Becoming a Proactive Patient – how you can be a proactive patient during and after treatment, including questions you can ask your doctor

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