Bladder Cancer Patient Information Prescription
Bladder Cancer
Patient Information Prescription
Richmond Urology Unit, Leigh Infirmary
- Author ID: PH/WK
- Leaflet ref: Urol 005
- Version: 2
- Leaflet title: Bladder Cancer Patient Information Prescription
- Last review: May 2025
- Expiry Date: May 2027
Bladder Cancer Patient Information Prescription
Patient Name: ................................................................ Date: .............................................
Healthcare Professional: ......................................................................................................
Contact details for CNS/keyworker given? | Yes c | No c |
Copy of initial consultation letter offered? | Yes c | No c |
Information given about free prescriptions? | Yes c | No c |
MDT/SMDT/Green File information given? | Yes c | No c |
Key Information Providers
British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS)
www.baus.org.uk
Telephone 0207 869 6950
Local available information (LO)
www.nhs.uk/ips
Telephone 0161 276 3645
Macmillan Cancer Care (MAC)
www.macmillan.org.uk
Telephone 0808 808 0000
Fight Bladder Cancer
01844 351621
UrologyNurses@wwl.nhs.uk
Telephone 01942 264491 Monday to Friday
| 1. Investigations | Provider | Sign and Date | |
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| Given | Recommended |
Bone Scan | MAC |
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CT Scan | MAC |
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Cystoscopy (flexible) | BAUS |
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Cystoscopy (rigid) | BAUS |
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MR Scan | MAC |
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Ultrasound Scan | MAC |
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| 2. Staging & Diagnosis | Provider | Sign and Date | |
Bladder cancer stage & grade | MAC |
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Early (superficial) bladder cancer | MAC |
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Invasive and advanced bladder cancer | MAC |
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| 3. Treatment options/side effects | Provider | Sign and Date | |
Bladder tumour resection | BAUS |
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Chemotherapy for invasive and advanced bladder cancer | MAC |
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Cystectomy with urinary diversion | BAUS |
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Intravesical chemotherapy (Mitomycin C) | BAUS |
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Intravesical immunotherapy (BCG) | BAUS/MAC |
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Radiotherapy for invasive and advanced bladder cancer | MAC |
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| 4. Hospital stay/operation enhanced recovery information | Provider | Sign and Date | |
Anaesthetic | LO |
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Discharge | LO |
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Pain relief | LO |
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Pre-operative | LO |
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| 5. Lifestyle /Follow up | Provider | Sign and Date | |
Emotional support | MAC |
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Employment support | MAC |
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Financial support | MAC |
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Help at home | MAC |
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Life after bladder surgery | CRUK |
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Travel | MAC |
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Issues that may arise with a urostomy | CRUK |
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Your information prescription does not replace face to face contact with the people providing your care so please contact them if you need advice.