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Slide Helpful Information SEE RED?

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I SEE RED?

Blood in the urine is the most common symptom of
bladder cancer. Don’t ignore this warning sign. Not even once.

It does not necessarily mean you have bladder cancer. Several conditions can cause blood in your urine (called hematuria). But it’s important to be checked by your doctor as soon as possible to seek treatment for what’s causing the blood in the urine and to rule out bladder cancer as the cause.

Just because there is no pain, your condition may still be serious. Although the condition may be a bladder infection or urinary tract infection (UTI), be sure to ask your physician to do some tests to confirm that it is just an infection. If there is any doubt, ask for a referral to a urologist to investigate.

Early detection of bladder cancer is critical to receiving timely and effective treatment. It may save your life!

IF YOU SEE RED, SEE YOUR DOCTOR.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage anyone that sees blood in their urine to still seek medical help. A reasonable place to start is with a call to your family physician for further instructions. Many doctor’s offices have turned to meeting with patients via Telehealth. If you do not have a family doctor, there are also a number of public Telehealth options available. You can find a list of provincial services on our FAQ page here.

WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I SEE A UROLOGIST?

To see if you may have bladder cancer, the urologist will do a cystoscopy. A small camera on a thin tube is inserted into your bladder through your urethra. You’re awake for this test, but the urethra is numbed with gel. It’s a fairly quick exam and is essential. The urologist will also check your urine for abnormal cells and may order both an ultrasound and a CT scan.

SOME FACTS

Bladder cancer is the 5th most common cancer in Canada with close to 12,000 new cases every year. It ranks number 4 in men and number 11 in women. Caught early, the prognosis is excellent for most people. Caught late, it can be a life-altering or life-ending disease. Once diagnosed, lifetime urology checkups will be required.

Don’t ignore the symptoms. Your bladder may depend upon it. Your life may depend upon it!

SEE RED?
SEE YOUR DOCTOR.

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        • How The Body Works
        • Types of Bladder Cancer
        • Causes
        • Diagnosis
        • Staging and Grading
      • How will my cancer be treated?
        • Nonmuscle Invasive
        • Muscle Invasive
        • Bladder Preservation
        • Metastatic Bladder Cancer
      • Bladder Removal
        • Diversion Types
        • Common Issues
        • Chemotherapy
        • After Your Surgery
        • At Home
      • Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
      • Palliative Care
      • Doctor Resources
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