Saturday, September 6, 2008 - 8:38PM EST

Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider About Bladder Cancer

  • What type of bladder cancer do I have, superficial or muscle-invasive?
  • What is the stage and grade of my bladder cancer?
  • What is the standard treatment for my type of bladder cancer?
  • What are the treatment options?
  • What are the major side-effects of the various treatments?
  • What is the prognosis for my type of bladder cancer?
  • What are the chances that the bladder cancer will recur after treatment?
  • What educational resources and support do you provide for patients with bladder cancer?
  • Are there any clinical trials for which I may be eligible to participate?