The following questions, suggested by the American Cancer Society, can help you get started talking to your doctor about bladder cancer:
- Exactly what type of bladder cancer do I have?
- Has the cancer spread beyond my bladder?
- What are the stage and grade of my cancer—and what does that mean?
- Do I need other tests or to see other doctors?
- How much experience do you have with this type of cancer?
- What are my treatment choices?
- Which treatments do you suggest and why?
- What are the goals and risks of each treatment?
- What side effects should I expect?
- What should I do to prepare for treatment?
- When will treatment begin and how long will it last?
- What are the chances the cancer will come back after treatment?
- What if the treatment doesn't work?
- What kind of follow-up care will I need?
Reviewed 11/26/2024