The Guide to Living with Bladder Cancer (Large print, Paperback, Large type edition)

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 The Guide to Living with Bladder Cancer, now available in this large print edition, 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.

Contents 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 tumors
-- Surgery without an incision
-- Description of major surgical procedures, including bladder removal and urinary tract reconstruction
-- Life after surgery
-- Bladder-preserving strategies
-- Principles of chemotherapy
-- Insights and personal perspectives from bladder cancer patients