Bladder Cancer
Bladder Cancer PATIENT GUIDEBOOK
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Australian and New Zealand Urology Nurses Society
DISCLAIMER
Every case and every patient is different. The information in this publication is of a general, non-specific nature. It is not intended, and should not be used as a subsitute for the advice of qualified medical professionals.
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate, we cannot guarantee there are no errors or omissions. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss resulting from any act, or failure to act based on the information in this publication.
Contents
FOREWORD
3
1. THE BLADDER
4
2. DIAGNOSIS
7
3. WHAT IS BLADDER CANCER?
9
4. TREATMENT OPTIONS
14
4.1 Csytoscopy & TURBT
15
4.2 BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin)
16
4.3 Intravesical Chemotherapy
16
4.4 Bladder Removal with Urinary Diversion (Cystectomy)
17
4.5 Urinary Diversion
18
a. Ileal Conduit
20
b. Continent Catheterisable Pouch
21
c. Neobladder
22
4.6 Systemic Chemotherapy
23
4.7 Radiation Therapy
24
4.8 Immunotherapy
25
5. RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION
26
6. LIFE AFTER TREATMENT
29
7. FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS
35
8. THE SUPPORT TEAM
39
9. STAGING TERMINOLOGY
42
10. GLOSSARY
46
11. ABOUT BCACF
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FOREWORD
Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in men, but is only half as common in women. While it can occur at any age, it is rare under the age of 50 years and usually presents in older people. As with many cancers, there is a strong, but not exclusive link to cigarette smoking. The consequences of bladder cancer may be devastating, yet it represents a malignancy that is rarely talked about, or considered by most people. Consequently, there is a lack of community awareness, resources and research for this cancer. Bladder Cancer Australia Charity Foundation was formed to help address those issues. Our objectives are to increase awareness of the disease in both the general and political communities, and to provide information resources for patients, doctors and health care professionals. This booklet, and our web site ? .au ? are just the beginning. Over coming months we aim to provide further resources, but this will only be possible with community support, and that of the sponsors who made this publication possible. Please join these organisations in support of our foundation.
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