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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How common is prostate cancer?

A: Every 5 minutes 2 men are diagnosed with it.

Q: If my Grandpa had prostate cancer should I get checked?

A: A man with one close relative with the disease has double the risk. With two close relatives, his risk is five-fold. With three, the chance is 97%. So yes, go get checked.

Q: Can you get bladder cancer from smoking?

A: Smoking is the greatest risk factor. Smokers get bladder cancer twice as often as people who do not smoke.

Q: My 15 yr old daughter was just diagnosed by MRI with a urethral diverticulum mass. It is pushing out of her vaginal opening. She could not get in for an appt for a couple of weeks and we are wondering what the nexts steps will be on treating this problem. She is very anxious and I would like to be able to talk with her about things in preparation for our doctor visit.

Thank you.

A: As for your daughters office visit, she is most likely going to have a pelvic exam first. Then a cystoscopy (maybe at another visit). Then you, your daughter and the doctor will discuss her options.

Q: My dad had his catheter taken out today 3 weeks after lap turp surgery for partial removal of his prostrate , he was urinating fine 6 hours ago but had to go back er to get catheter put back in what could be the problem , is this normal?

A: As far as a complications go this isn't uncommon. What you should do is follow up with the doctor that preformed the surgery.

Q: I was just diagnosed with bladder cancer. Is there a website you recommend to learn more about it?

A: One great resource is the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. It not only has great info, it offers an on-line community. The website is www.bcan.org.

We also offer a bladder cancer support group at our Radiation Center Building. It meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month 5:30 -7:00 pm.

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