Bladder Cancer Support Services
November 25, 2024
This page was reviewed under our medical and editorial policy by Kevin G. Chan, M.D., clinical professor, division of urology and urologic oncology, Department of Surgery, City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte
When you come to City of Hope, you automatically gain access to an unparalleled array of support services to help you and your loved ones take each step during and after your bladder cancer treatment.
Living with Bladder Cancer
We can help with all of the following concerns, and more:
- Regaining urinary control
- Addressing intimacy concerns
- Providing extensive recovery guidance and follow-up for post-cystectomy patients
- Managing symptoms and side effects, such as pain, nausea and fatigue
- Understanding your chemotherapy treatment
- Handling emotional, social and spiritual issues in group or one-on-one settings
- Coping with stress
- Navigating the health care system, including related legal and financial issues
- Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with expert nutrition and physical activity guidance
- Building caregiver skills
- Improving communication with family, partners and loved ones
- Restoring normalcy in your family, job or school routine
- Restoring your body and mind through healing arts workshops
- Returning to wellness after active bladder cancer treatment
Learn more about these resources at our Living with Cancer or Supportive Care Medicine sites.
For more information about the supportive care programs we offer, please contact the Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center at (626) 218-2273 (CARE).