treatment

Even if the treatments are fairly standardized, different doctors have different philosophies and practices of care for patients.

You can talk to over a urologist to find the person with whom you feel most comfortable. Clinical experience in the treatment of bladder cancer is of paramount importance.

Talk with family, friends and the doctor to get referrals. Many organizations, medical societies and cancer centers provide telephone services or the Internet.

After choosing a urologist to treat your cancer, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss treatment options.

Your physician will discuss each type of treatment, given the advantages and disadvantages, and make recommendations based on published treatment guidelines and experience.

The treatment of bladder cancer depends on the type and stage of cancer. Factors such as your age, overall health, and if you ever been treated for cancer before treatment is included in the decision-making.

The decision, which will continue to be care with your doctor (feedback through the other members of the support team) and family members, but the decision is ultimately yours.

Be sure you understand exactly what should happen and why, and what you can expect of your choice. With bladder cancer, is to understand the side effects of treatment especially important.

Like all cancers, bladder cancer is likely to be cured if diagnosed early and treated promptly.

The most common treatments are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, alone or in combination.

Immunotherapy or biological therapy, which uses body's innate anti-cancer ability that is used in some cases, especially for patients with stage Ta, T1 and CIS.

Your individualized treatment plan will be to your specific situation.

Your treatment team also includes one or more nurses, a dietitian, social worker and other professionals when appropriate