Bladder Cancer in Women | Q&A

Urologic oncologist Armine Smith discusses what you need to know about bladder cancer in women, answering common questions such as how bladder cancer is detected and treated. Dr. Smith also explains the importance of organ preservation surgical techniques for women with bladder cancer. For more information on bladder cancer treatment at Johns Hopkins, visit www.hopkinsmedicine.org/GBCI. Questions Answered 0:10 How is bladder cancer detected in women? 0:32 What are the risk factors for women? 1:24 How is bladder cancer treated in women? 2:21 What is a radical cystectomy for women? 3:06 What are the benefits of organ preservation? 3:42 What is a urethrectomy? 4:36 What does recovery look like for women who undergo radical cystectomy surgery? 5:30 What additional support is available to women with bladder cancer? 6:07 What makes the women's bladder cancer program unique?