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