Bladder Cancer
Our doctors have a wealth of expertise to offer you when it comes to making the best decision about treating your cancer. We'll explain your options in full detail, because we recognize that's what you need - information. And someone who understands what you are going through. The Multidisciplinary Urologic Oncology Clinic (MDUC) specializes in the detection and treatment of urologic cancers, including those of the prostate, kidneys, bladder and testes. The clinic brings together nationally recognized experts - medical oncologists, urologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists - as well as nurse practitioners and physician assistants who specialize in urologic oncology. In our clinic, the specialists work side by side so you see every physician necessary in one visit.
Bladder cancer is the fourth and ninth most common cancer in men and women, respectively. The nature (aggressiveness) of bladder cancer is highly variable, with a spectrum ranging from non-aggressive tumors limited to the lining of the bladder to more aggressive tumors that have the potential to grow through the wall of the bladder and spread to other sites in the body. The presence of bladder cancer may be associated with blood in the urine, urinary symptoms (e.g., frequent urination, burning with urination), abdominal pain and fatigue among other symptoms. The diagnosis and staging (i.e., evaluation of the extent of the cancer) of bladder cancer generally involves multiple tests including one or more of the following: urinalysis, cystoscopy with biopsy and/or removal of obvious tumors, kidney ultrasound, CT scan and/or other x-ray evaluations. Once the extent of the cancer (i.e., the 'stage') has been established, the appropriate treatment option(s) can be determined for individual patients. For any given patient, the treatment will involve initial biopsy and tumor removal followed by some combination of surveillance cystoscopies, surgery and/or chemotherapy (both limited to the bladder and/or delivered to the entire body).
| Service Name | Appointment |
|---|---|
| Urologic Oncology/Cancer | Cancer Center | 734-647-8903 |
| Livonia Center for Specialty Care | 734-936-7030 |
