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    Know Your Risks

    This short assessment will help you find out if you have major risk factors for ovarian cancer.

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    The bladder is a hollow organ in your lower belly. Learn about its anatomy....more
    A risk factor is anything that may increase your chance of having a disease. Learn which risk factors are linked with bladder cancer. ...more
    Early attention to symptoms is the best way to find and treat bladder cancer. Learn the signs of bladder cancer. ...more
    The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower pelvis. Learn what happens when cancer strikes this organ. ...more
    Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All in Understanding Your DiagnosisShow Blurbs
    Cystoscopy is a procedure that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract, particularly the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters. Cystoscopy can help find problems with the urinary tract. This may include early signs of cancer, infection, narrowing, blockage, or bleeding. ...more
    If your healthcare provider thinks you might have bladder cancer, you'll need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn how bladder cancer is diagnosed. ...more
    An intravenous pyelogram is an imaging test used to look at the kidneys and ureters. The ureters are the narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. ...more
    Being told you have bladder cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. ...more
    After a diagnosis of bladder cancer, you'll likely need more tests. Read on for details about these tests and what to expect. ...more
    Deciding on TreatmentSee All in Deciding on TreatmentShow Blurbs
    Here are some questions to ask your healthcare providers about treatment for bladder cancer. ...more
    Several types of treatment may be used for bladder cancer. Learn about the choices your healthcare provider may suggest. ...more
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    You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
    Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
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    Bladder cancer most often starts in the cells that make the inside lining of the bladder. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments....more
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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