Healthcare Providers Involved in Bladder Cancer Treatment
There are usually several healthcare providers involved in a patient's
bladder cancer treatment. Doctors may refer patients to other doctors who specialize in treating
bladder cancer, or patients may ask for a referral. Specialists who treat bladder cancer include:
- Surgeons
- Urologists
- Medical oncologists
- Radiation oncologists
- Urologic oncologists.
Bladder Cancer Treatment: Getting a Second Opinion
Sometimes it is helpful to have a second opinion about the
bladder cancer diagnosis and the bladder cancer treatment plan. While some insurance companies require a second opinion, others may cover a second opinion if the patient or doctor requests it.
Options for Bladder Cancer Treatment
Doctors should describe the bladder cancer treatment choices and discuss the expected results of each treatment with their patients. Doctor and patients should work together to develop a bladder cancer treatment plan that fits the patient's needs.
Depending on the type and extent of bladder cancer, bladder cancer treatment may include:
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