Bladder Cancer Supportive Care Program
Cancer Care
Provided by Vancouver Prostate Centre
Provides personalized care and resources to address physical, emotional, and practical needs, enhancing quality of life throughout treatment.
The Bladder Cancer Supportive Care Program is a comprehensive supportive care program for patients with bladder cancer, their partners, and families from the time of initial diagnosis onwards.
One of the program's missions is to improve patient’s understanding of their disease and help them make the best decisions regarding their treatment. The hope is to better prepare patients who will be undergoing bladder removal surgery (cystectomy) or alternative treatment, and to enhance their recovery and return to daily life activities. They provide educational information and access to clinical care. Research is intimately built into this program, with the goal of continuously improving the resources and care we provide. There are eight modules offered:
One of the program's missions is to improve patient’s understanding of their disease and help them make the best decisions regarding their treatment. The hope is to better prepare patients who will be undergoing bladder removal surgery (cystectomy) or alternative treatment, and to enhance their recovery and return to daily life activities. They provide educational information and access to clinical care. Research is intimately built into this program, with the goal of continuously improving the resources and care we provide. There are eight modules offered:
- Introduction to Bladder Cancer & Primary Treatment Options
- Managing the Impact of Bladder Cancer on Sexual Function & Intimacy
- Movement and Exercise for Bladder Cancer Patients
- Nutrition Advice for Bladder Cancer Patients
- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for Patients with Neo-Bladder and Bowel Management
- Counselling Services
- Metastatic Disease Management
Patients can self-refer to access the program, or be referred by their physician (a doctors’ referral is required for the sexual health services). Program participants that are interested in attending a module, can contact the BCSC Program Assistant at 604-875-4241 or bcsc@vch.ca, or complete the intake form.
604-875-4241
Toll Free: 844-483-1449
Public email: bcsc@vch.ca
Website: https://bcscprogram.ca/
Diamond Healthcare Centre - 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 1M9
Level 6
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Self-referral
- Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Vancouver Prostate Centre:
Availability
Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area + show cities
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided at a single location
- Provided in a group in-person
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