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Common Questions on Bladder Cancer

I am female and have bladder cancer. Is this unusual?
Women and Bladder Cancer – Bladder Cancer Webcafe

I just found out that I have bladder cancer. Can what I eat make my symptoms worse?
Nutrition – Bladder Cancer Webcafe

Where is the first place I should look for treatment information?
Bladder Cancer: Treatment – NCI/PDQ®

What can I expect after having my bladder removed?
Post Hospital Survival Guide – Bladder Cancer Webcafe

How will a urostomy affect my sex life?
Will the operation affect my sex life - CancerBACUP
For more information, see Sexuality.

Are there any websites that can tell me more about ostomy?
United Ostomy Association, Inc.
Ostomy Association of Boston

Is there any way to avoid removing my bladder?
Bladder- sparing procedure found effective for treating invasive bladder cancer - MGH Hotline Online
Combined Modalities: bladder sparing – Bladder Cancer Webcafe
Surgery – American Cancer Society

My doctor says that I need intravesical therapy. Can you explain this?
Intravesical Chemotherapy – Bladder Cancer Webcafe
Chemotherapy – American Cancer Society

Do you have a list of websites, books, and other resources on bladder cancer?
Information Finder on Genitourinary Cancers


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