The public library is a good source of books and articles on living with cancer. Also, you may obtain literature from cancer information lines and the National Cancer Institute. Learning to live with the changes brought about by having cancer is easier for patients and those who care about them when they have helpful information and support services. Often, social workers at the hospital or clinic can suggest local and national groups that will help with emotional support, financial aid, transportation, home care, and rehabilitation. For some bladder cancer patients, one of the options may involve a clinical trial.
Clinical trials are studies conducted with the consent of patients to evaluate a new treatment.
Speak with your doctor. Treatment decisions are complex. Sometimes it is helpful for patients to have a second opinion about the diagnosis and the treatment plan. There are several ways to find a doctor to consult. Speak with your local medical doctor, others you may know who have had cancer, local organizations, such as the American Cancer Society.