The Guide to Living with Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers - and one of the least discussed. But bladder cancer, like other kinds of cancer, will greatly change the life of anyone who has the disease. Learning to live with the challenge of bladder cancer means getting good medical care, building a support group, and gathering as much information as you can. In this large-print guide, Dr Mark Schoenberg and the faculty and staff of the Johns Hopkins Genitourinary Oncology Group tell you what you need to know about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer. Contents covered include: the structure and function of the urinary tract; an overview of bladder cancer and information about risk factors; symptoms of bladder cancer; tests used to discover and diagnose bladder tumours; surgery without an incision (used in removal of 75 per cent of bladder tumours); description of major surgical procedures, including bladder removal and urinary tract reconstruction; life after surgery; bladder-preserving strategies; and principles of chemotherapy.