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About this Condition: Bladder Cancer
Diagnostic Tests for Bladder Cancer
At Stanford, we tailor the diagnostic phase to you. Our process begins with a careful review of your outside health records, including:
- Health history
- Prior illnesses
- Family history
During our consultation with you, we will review this history, as well as your:
- Habits and lifestyle
- Goals for treatment
We will then conduct a physical exam. If you need further testing to complete your diagnosis, we will work with you to determine which tests you need. Tests may include:
- Bladder Imaging (Radiology)
To obtain the most precise understanding of your cancer, your doctor may schedule you for different types of bladder imaging that diagnose and treat bladder cancer. If you have been screened elsewhere and received abnormal results, we may perform additional imaging, if needed.
- Cystoscopy
To help evaluate any condition that might affect the lining of your bladder -- including chronic infections, inflammation, stones, or tumors --your doctor may want to conduct a cystoscopy.
- Tissue Samples (Pathology)
If your imaging or other screening tests show that you may have bladder cancer, you will need a bladder biopsy. This test takes a tiny sample of cells from abnormal areas of bladder tissue.
- Lab Tests (Blood and Urine)
Before and during treatment, your doctor will ask you to have your blood and urine tested at a lab. These tests can provide a variety of information, helping to establish your diagnosis and plan your course of bladder cancer treatment.
INTERESTED IN AN ONLINE SECOND OPINION?
The Stanford Medicine Online Second Opinion program offers you easy access to our world-class doctors. It’s all done remotely, and you don’t have to visit our hospital or one of our clinics for this service. You don’t even need to leave home!
Visit our online second opinion page to learn more.
Clinical Trials for Bladder Cancer
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
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What We Offer
Our providers use leading edge techniques to diagnose and treat bladder cancer.
About this Condition
Learn about the symptoms, types, and diagnosis of bladder cancer.
Patient Care Resources
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