Talking to Your Healthcare Provider About Bladder Cancer
by
Michael Jubinville, MPH You have a unique medical history. Therefore, it's essential to talk with your doctor about your personal risk factors or experience with bladder cancer. By talking openly and regularly with your doctor, you can take an active role in your care. General Tips for Gathering InformationTo make it easier for you to talk to your doctor:
Specific Questions to Ask Your Healthcare ProviderAbout Your Risk of Developing Bladder Cancer
About Bladder Cancer
About Treatment Options
About Lifestyle Changes
About Outlook
References:Getting the most out of your doctor appointment. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: https://familydoctor.org/tips-for-talking-to-your-doctor. Updated January 19, 2018. Accessed August 3, 2018. Questions to ask your doctor about cancer. National Cancer Institute website. Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/questions. Accessed August 3, 2018. What should you ask your health care team about bladder cancer? American Cancer Society website. Available at:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladder-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/talking-with-doctor.html. Updated May 23, 2016. Accessed August 3, 2018. Last reviewed May 2018 by
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