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Bladder Cancer - Questions and Detailed Answers!

If you are diagnosed with bladder cancer, your doctor will discuss the best options to treat it. Contact the urology experts at Cancer Medical Review. Visit http://www.kcurology.com

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Bladder Cancer - Questions and Detailed Answers!

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  1. Bladder Cancer – Frequently Asked Questions www.kcurology.com

  2. What is Bladder Cancer? Bladder cancer is the nation’s sixth most common form of cancer with more than 73,000 new cases and about 15,000 deaths each year. www.kcurology.com

  3. Who is at Risk for Bladder Cancer? Recent statistics revealed that smoking has been found to be the greatest risk factor for bladder cancer, with smokers getting bladder cancer twice as often as people who don’t smoke. www.kcurology.com

  4. Which Treatments Are Used For Bladder Cancer? Depending on the stage of the cancer and other factors, treatment options for people with bladder cancer can include: • Surgery • Intravesical Therapy • Chemotherapy • Radiation Therapy www.kcurology.com

  5. What Should I Do If I Suspect I May Have Bladder Cancer? The most important thing you can do if you suspect you may have bladder cancer is to see a physician, preferably an urologist as soon as possible. www.kcurology.com

  6. Which Doctors Treat Bladder Cancer? The types of doctors who treat bladder cancers include: • Urologists: surgeons who specialize in treating diseases of the urinary system and male reproductive system • Radiation oncologists: doctors who treat cancer with radiation therapy • Medical oncologists: doctors who treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy www.kcurology.com

  7. What Are The Things to Consider Before Making Treatment Decision? Some important things to consider include: • Your age and expected life span • Any other serious health conditions you have • The stage and grade of your cancer • The likelihood that treatment will cure your cancer (or help in some other way) • Your feelings about the possible side effects from treatment www.kcurology.com

  8. FOLLOW-UP AND POST CARE TREATMENT After treatment for any stage 0 cancer, close follow-up is recommended, with cystoscopy about every 3 to 6 months for a least a couple of years to look for signs of the cancer coming back or for new bladder tumors. www.kcurology.com

  9. Contact The Urology Experts in Kansas City - Cancer Medical Review In summary, cancer in the bladder can be effectively treated and if you believe you may have bladder cancer, you should be checked by a Kansas City urology expert. For More Details, Call 913.341.7985 Visit www.kcurology.com/conditions/bladder-cancer.html www.kcurology.com

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