What to ask your doctor about treating early bladder cancer

Some questions you might ask your doctor

What stage is my bladder cancer?
How does the stage affect the type of treatment I need?
What grade is my bladder cancer?
How does the grade affect the type of treatment I need?
Why don't I need any more treatment after my cystoscopy and chemotherapy into the bladder?
Why do I need more treatment after my cystoscopy and chemotherapy into the bladder?
What type of treatment do I need?
Why do you think this is the best treatment for me?
What are the side effects?
What other types of treatment could I have?
Are there any experimental treatments that might help?
How often will I have to come for follow up appointments?
Which tests can show if my cancer has come back?
Is there a urine test that will show if my cancer has come back?
How likely is it that my cancer will come back?
How likely is it that my cancer will spread into the deeper layers of the bladder?
What will happen if my cancer comes back?
For how long will I need follow up?

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