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If you have been diagnosed with bladder cancer, Valley urologic oncology specialists will help you choose the best options for your situation.
Bladder cancer affects approximately 80,000 new patients per year It commonly affects men over the age of 55 and is less common in women.
Bladder cancer types are determined by the type of cell that grows abnormally:
Sometimes bladder cancer is classified as more than one type.
Bladder cancer is often caught early and discovered due to the symptoms you may experience, such as:
If you are experiencing symptoms, your doctor may refer you to a urologist or urologic oncologist.
During your initial visit, our specialists will take your medical history and discuss your symptoms.
Your doctor may order additional testing to help diagnose bladder cancer, such as:
Our Urologic Oncology team uses a team-based approach to closely review your case and recommend a personalized treatment plan. During a single, two-hour visit, you will meet with our team of specialists to go over your treatment options and answer any questions.
Your treatment options will depend on the stage or aggressiveness of the cancer. Sometimes more than one treatment type is used in combination. Our bladder cancer experts will help you decide what treatment options are right for you.
Bladder cancer treatment may include:
Surgical treatments are common for bladder cancer. There are different surgical options, and your doctors will discuss with you which would work better for your cancer:
In other cases, you may need an ostomy to help urine leave the body. If you do need an ostomy, we will help you heal and provide educational and emotional support through our Wound, Ostomy & Continence Center.
Chemotherapy may be given before (neoadjuvant) or after (adjuvant) surgery. It may also be used together with radiation therapy for bladder preservation. Valley has skilled on-site pharmacists and chemo-certified nurses that are closely involved in your chemotherapy treatment.
Radiation therapy uses beams of energy to destroy cancerous cells. Our highly skilled radiation oncologists will determine whether you may benefit from radiation treatment.
Valley radiation therapy uses the latest technology, such as BrainLab ExacTrac Dynamic, to give the most precise treatment possible in the shortest amount of time.