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What to ask your doctor about bladder cancer tests

Men and women discussing bladder cancer

Some questions you may want to ask your doctor

What tests do I need to have?
What are you looking for?
Will the tests show whether I have cancer?
How reliable are the tests?
Will you know which treatment I need when you get the results?
Are any of the tests painful?
Do I need to do anything to prepare for any of the tests?
Do any of the tests have after effects?
Can I have my tests as an outpatient?
Can I bring someone with me when I have the tests?
How long will the results take?
Who will give me the test results?

Updated: 16 December 2011

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