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    Questions for your GP

    Doctors, nurses, your consultant and the rest of your medical


    team are there to help you beat bladder cancer, but let’s face
    it, they often talk in their own technical language and assume
    that we all understand what they are saying to us!

    It is also important to remember that every patient and carer is


    different. Some of us want to know absolutely everything, and
    some of us just want our doctors to do whatever they have to, but
    we don’t want to hear any of the details.

    Our advice would be to ask as many questions as YOU want to.


    Make sure you understand what you are being told, and if you
    need to, ask your GP to explain it again. Your doctor will be very
    happy to explain everything about your diagnosis and treatment.
    But you do need to tell them what you want to know.
    Questions for your GP |

    So, what are the best questions to ask?

    This will very much depend on where you


    are with your treatment and who you are
    sitting in front of. Let’s start from the
    very beginning…

    © Fight Bladder Cancer 1

    website: fightbladdercancer.co.uk    email: [email protected]    call us: 01844 351621


    Our recommended questions for your GP …

    What do you think my symptoms mean?


    Do make sure that you tell your GP all your symptoms, write them down
    before you go and see them.
    I’m worried that it is bladder cancer, could it be?
    Be ready to explain why you think that you might have bladder cancer,
    again write this down before you go to see your GP if you think this might
    be the case.
    What if it is not just a UTI?
    GPs are busy people and for the vast majority of people that they see, the
    symptoms are most likely to just be a UTI. If you get UTIs often, remember
    to tell your GP this as it is a known symptom of bladder cancer. You know
    your own body, if you are not happy with just being treated for a UTI do
    say so.
    Can I be checked for bladder cancer just in case?
    Be firm on this if you feel that you need to. Look the GP straight in the eye
    and ask them if they can prove that it is just a UTI.
    How quickly will I be seen?
    Ask the GP if they are you referring you as “urgent” or “non-urgent”?
    If your GP feels you need urgent attention, you should get your first
    hospital appointment within 2 weeks.
    Are you referring me as “urgent” or “non-urgent”?
    If your GP feels you need urgent attention, you should get your first
    hospital appointment within 2 weeks.
    What tests will I have?
    The GP should be able to explain what tests you will be having, where
    you will have to go for them, how you need to prepare for the tests
    and how long you will have to wait for the results. Remember that you
    should experience minimum discomfort during tests and receive good
    information and support. Your tests should be organised at a time to suit
    you. Many clinics can see you in the evening or at weekends.
    Who will give me the test results, and when?
    You need to find out how you will get to know the test results, who will tell
    you, how long you will have to wait for a confirmed diagnosis.
    Can I come and talk to you about the results?
    Questions for your GP |

    It is always best to sit down and talk to your GP about the diagnosis you
    have been given. Even if you feel that the team at the hospital have done a
    great job in explaining your diagnosis and what is going to happen next,
    having a talk with your GP will help to ensure that they feel part of your
    team as you have your treatments and checkups.

    © Fight Bladder Cancer 2

    website: fightbladdercancer.co.uk    email: [email protected]    call us: 01844 351621


    Recommended questions for your GP (continued)

    Can I bring someone with me to discuss my diagnosis and treatment?


    You should feel free to bring someone with you when your diagnosis and
    treatment options are being discussed. In fact this is always recommended.
    Can you explain about the specialist nurses? (CNSs)
    Your GP and your CNS (clinical nurse specialist) are your contact points if
    you are worried about anything concerning your diagnosis, treatments,
    tests, your results or your aftercare.
    Who can I telephone when I think of questions later?
    Having treatment for bladder cancer can be worrying so do establish in the
    mind of your GP that you might need their help at different times. Your GP
    should know more about your overall health than anyone else so do establish
    this link.
    Will I get a Care Plan and will they send you a copy?
    You should get a detailed Care Plan from the hospital once they have decided
    on what is the best treatment for you. It is important that your GP gets a copy
    to so that they know what is happening to you.

    Having a diagnosis for bladder cancer can make you feel that you are on a
    rollercoaster of tests, treatments and waiting for results. Do remember that
    your GP and the team at your local surgery are there for you all the time.

    They will help explain things and help you deal with any side effects –
    emotional and physical.

    Worried about any part of your treatment? Talk to your GP.

    We provide information packs for GPs to help


    them support bladder cancer patients, so make
    sure that your GP knows about Fight Bladder
    Cancer and how we can help them help you.
    Questions for your GP |

    © Fight Bladder Cancer 3

    website: fightbladdercancer.co.uk    email: [email protected]    call us: 01844 351621


    My notes …

    Questions for your GP |

    © Fight Bladder Cancer 4

    website: fightbladdercancer.co.uk    email: [email protected]    call us: 01844 351621


    ABOUT FIGHT BLADDER CANCER
    Fight Bladder Cancer is a patient-led charity in the UK that
    exists to:
    support anyone affected by bladder cancer
    raise awareness of the disease in order to improve early
    diagnosis
    campaign for and support research into this disease
    affect policy at the highest level to bring about change

    Reg. charity 1157763


    Fight Bladder Cancer has a worldwide reputation and is supported
    by top international healthcare professionals.

    At Fight Bladder Cancer, we take great care to provide up-to-date,


    unbiased and accurate facts about bladder cancer.
    We have a very supportive medical advice panel made up of some
    of the best professionals working with bladder cancer, and hope
    that our information will add to the medical advice you have had
    and help you to make decisions.

    REMEMBER, YOU CAN CONTACT


    US AT ANY TIME FOR SUPPORT
    or to engage with us in fighting bladder cancer

    via our website at


    fightbladdercancer.co.uk
    via our online forum at
    facebook.com/groups/bladdercanceruk/
    by email at [email protected]

    by phone on 01844 351621

    Fight Bladder Cancer


    51 High Street | Chinnor | Oxfordshire | OX39 4DJ

    +44 (0)1844 351621

    [email protected]
    fightbladdercancer.co.uk

    facebook.com/BladderCancerUK/
    @BladderCancerUK

    © Fight Bladder Cancer Please note that our services are not intended to replace advice from your medical team.

    website: fightbladdercancer.co.uk    email: [email protected]    call us: 01844 351621

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