Bladder cancer diagnosis

Confirming the diagnosis of bladder cancer is crucial for the patient. It creates opportunities for prescribing the proper treatment, preparing for any potential therapy’s side effects, and being aware of possible relapses and other possible issues. Also, medical practitioners might get more information about cancer’s features, benefiting patients and doctors. Based on the data obtained during the diagnostic process, doctors list the most suitable treatment options. The first step of the bladder cancer diagnostic process is examining the patient’s previous medical records, talking with them about their current symptoms and health status, and conducting the physical examination by the urologist-oncologist. Next, medical practitioners prescribe a list of lab tests and medical examination procedures that helps to specify the diagnosis. Lab tests help to find any signs of cancer in the patient blood and urine, including specific cells, oncological markers, and more. To confirm the diagnosis, oncologists often prescribe various medical imaging procedures, including ultrasound examinations and CT or MRI scans. Doctors who need to confirm the diagnosis might order a biopsy with further histopathological specimen examination.