Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer comes in a number of different forms:

  • Urothelial carcinoma
  • Sarcoma
  • Adenocarcinoma
  • Squamous cell carcinoma
  • Small cell carcinoma

Bladder cancer is a disease that you want be very vigilant about. Symptoms and early signs of bladder cancer include:

  • Lower back pain
  • Blood in the urine
  • Pelvic pain
  • Frequent urination
  • Urinary pain

Treatment for bladder cancer can come in many forms:

  • Surgical removal of the cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Intravesical therapy

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, please contact Dr. Hodgins. She will conduct a comprehensive examination and recommend the best course of treatment for you.

Contact

Dr. Patricia Hodgins

Director of Urology, SSM St. Clare Hospital

Specialty: Urology

SubSpecialty: Prosthetic Urology and Men’s Sexual Health

Hospital Address: 1015 Bowles Ave, Suite 425, St. Louis MO, 63026

Phone: 636.496.5080

No personalized medical advice will be provided.
Please call to schedule an appointment to speak with Dr. Hodgins.