Friday 6 March 2009

Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer

Normally, the first person you will see will be your own family doctor. You will be asked for a urine sample to test for blood and infection. You will also probably be examined, including an internal examination of the back passage (RECTUM) in men, and birth canal (VAGINA) in women.

Depending on the results of the examinations your GP may then refer you to a bladder specialist (UROLOGIST) at the hospital, who will want you to have further tests to determine whether you do have cancer, and if so, its exact type and extent. The most effective treatment can then be discussed with you.

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