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Understanding Your Diagnosis

How Does My Doctor Know I Have Bladder Cancer?
If you're having bladder-cancer-like symptoms, your doctor will want to know why. Your doctor is likely to ask you questions about these things.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets your doctor look directly inside your urethra and bladder. It can be used to:
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Diagnose Bladder...
A biopsy is a small sample of cells and tissue. A bladder biopsy is usually taken during cystoscopy. This procedure lets your doctor examine the inside of your bladder. Your doctor slides a thin tube with an attached tiny camera lens and light, called a cystoscope, through your urethra into your bladder. If your doctor sees something that looks like cancer, he or she will remove a small sample of the tissue.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 15, 2005
Tests That Help Evaluate Bladder Cancer
Your doctor took a sample of cells and tissue from your bladder in a process called a biopsy in order to know that you have cancer. Your doctor may request more tests to learn more about your cancer and its specific location to help decide on the best treatment for you. Here are some of the tests you may need.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 15, 2005
Computed Tomography (CT)
Computed tomography (CT) is a test that combines x-rays and computer scans. The result is a detailed picture that can show problems with soft tissues (such as the lining of your sinuses), organs (such as your kidneys or lungs), and bones.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that lets your doctor see detailed pictures of the inside of your body. MRI combines the use of strong magnets and radio waves to form an MRI image.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an x-ray exam of your urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, and bladder). This test can help find stones or other problems with your urinary tract.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
X-ray
An x-ray uses a small amount of radiation to create images of your bones and internal organs. X-rays are most often used to detect bone or joint problems, or to check the heart and lungs (chest x-ray).
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Understanding Your Type of Bladder Cancer
One way to talk about bladder cancer is what kind of cells it starts from. The bladder is made up of many layers of cells. Bladder cancer can affect any one or all of these cells. These are the 3 types of cells that most commonly affected.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Understanding Your Stage of Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer acts differently in each person. The way a cancer grows is called its pathophysiology. Cancer has different phases of development. The grade of your cancer describes how the cancer cells look. Knowing how the cells look will help your doctor predict how fast the cancer may grow and spread. The stage of your cancer describes the size of a tumor and where and how deeply it has spread.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Can I Survive Bladder Cancer? What Is My Prognosi...
A prognosis is a statement about the prospect of surviving and recovering from a disease. It may sound harsh to ask the question, "Can I survive this?” But it's a question most people have when they learn they have cancer. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy answer.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 15, 2005
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