The following questions, suggested by the <a href="[BASEDOMAIN]/healthinfo/bouncelink.aspx?shortcut=cancersoc" target="_blank">American Cancer Society</a>, can help you get started talking to your doctor about bladder cancer: 
<ul>
 <li>Exactly what type of bladder cancer do I have? </li>
 <li>Has the cancer spread beyond my bladder? </li>
 <li>What are the stage and grade of my cancer&mdash;and what does that mean? </li>
 <li>Do I need other tests or to see other doctors? </li>
 <li>How much experience do you have with this type of cancer? </li>
 <li>What are my treatment choices?&nbsp; </li>
 <li>Which treatments do you suggest and why? </li>
 <li>What are the goals and risks of each treatment? </li>
 <li>What side effects should I expect? </li>
 <li>What should I do to prepare for treatment? </li>
 <li>When will treatment begin and how long will it last? </li>
 <li>What are the chances the cancer will come back after treatment? </li>
 <li>What if the treatment doesn't work? </li>
 <li>What kind of follow-up care will I need? </li>
</ul>
Reviewed 11/21/2023

Bladder cancer: Questions to ask your doctor

Your doctor can help you understand bladder cancer and how it's likely to affect you.