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What questions should I ask my doctor?
You will have your own ideas about things you want to know, but here are some suggestions:
• What is the goal of my treatment? Will it cure my cancer or just slow it down?
• Will my cancer symptoms go away?

• What are my treatment options?
• What drugs will I receive and how do they work?
• What side effects might occur? How long will they last?
• What can I do to prevent or cope with side effects?

• Who should I contact if I develop any side effects?
• Am I eligible to participate in any clinical trials?
• How will my treatment affect my family and my social life?
• Is there anything I can do, such as changing my diet, exercising, or managing stress, to help cope
during treatment?
• Who will be in charge of my long-term care?
• How often should I return for follow-up visits?
• What do you look for during follow-up visits?

• Can I be treated closer to home?

Are there any other resources available?

There are several organizations that can provide you with additional information and support.
Consider looking online for:

• Bladder Cancer Canada
• Canadian Cancer Society
• Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
• Canadian Urological Association