What to ask your doctor about bladder cancer surgery
Some questions you might ask your doctor
- Why do I need an operation?
- Which type of operation should I have and why?
- What are the risks and benefits of surgery?
- What other treatment choices do I have?
- Is it possible for me to have a partial cystectomy?
- Is it possible for me to have bladder reconstruction?
- Is it possible for me to have continent urinary diversion?
- What does the surgery involve?
- Will you take anything else out as well as my bladder?
- Will I have to wear a bag?
- How do we decide where the stoma and bag should be placed?
- Can I talk to someone who has had this operation?
- Is there a stoma nurse I could talk to?
- Where do I get the stoma equipment from?
- Do I have to pay for it?
- What does the preparation for the operation involve?
- What are the short and long term side effects of the operation?
- Will I have any pain afterwards?
- Will the operation affect my sex life?
- What happens if my cancer comes back?
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