Tests

i have all of the above but no CT scan unless symptoms devlop or they feel there is a need. I guess it partly depends on your pre-op pathology

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CM,,,, my husband had his r/c at the Cleveland Clinic Sept. 14th 2007, his first set of tests will be in March, chest and pelvis scans , BLOOD WORK, SAME AS DAN, BUT NO NEO. EVERY 6 MONTHS SAME TESTS FOR 5 YEARS IS WHAT WE ARE SCEDULED FOR He had alot of blood work and a kidney scan 2 weeks after surgery, Dr. Campbell's protocol. My husband has the outside bag..it works for him....Ginger

Hi CM,
I just returned from my 2 1/2 year checkup after radical cystectomy, the tests that were done at USC/Norris (I imagine they are similar to tests done by other institutions) are listed below:

urine
blood
chest x-ray
cystogram (or urogram) of the neobladder
CT scan of the pelvis and abdomen

These tests are done at either 6 month or 12 month intervals until five years, then x-rays and the CT scans are done every other year therafter.

I've had two cystoscopies done during the previous 2 1/2 years.

Dan

What are the recommended test for Bladder Cancer patients amd the frequency of tests after Radical Cystectomy to make sure there is no recurrence.

Thanks, you reply will be appreciated.

CM