Medical language can feel like another language entirely. This glossary explains the words and terms most commonly used in bladder cancer care: from the first appointment through to treatment and follow-up. Use this page as a reference whenever you come across a word you are not sure about.
If your doctor or nurse uses a term that is not here, do not hesitate to ask them to explain it in plain language. There are no silly questions.
One in four people diagnosed with bladder cancer is a woman; yet bladder cancer is still widely seen as a disease that mainly affects older men. This misperception has real consequences. Women are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed, more likely to be misdiagnosed, and more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage of the disease.
We believe every woman’s health journey deserves to be heard and properly supported. This page brings together what we know about bladder cancer in women,
An outline of the basic facts about bladder cancer. We have kept it brief, so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by the amount of information.
An outline of the basic facts about bladder cancer. We have kept it brief, so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by the amount of information.
An outline of the basic facts about bladder cancer. We have kept it brief, so that you don’t feel overwhelmed by the amount of information.
For general information, information about membership or policy information, please contact the WBCPC Secretariat at info@worldbladdercancer.org
For general information, information about membership or policy information, please contact the WBCPC Secretariat at info@worldbladdercancer.org
