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Arabic Interstitial Cystitis

دليل المرضى لالتهاب المثانة الخلالي

يوفر معلومات حول متلازمة آلام المثانة/التهاب المثانة الخلالي بالإضافة إلى نظرة عامة على الجهاز البولي.… more

Arabic Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

دليل المرضى لسرطان المثانة غير المنتشر إلى العضلات

كيفية تشخيص سرطان المثانة غير المنتشر إلى العضلات وعلاجه وإدارته، بما في ذلك وجهة نظر المرضى.… more

Arabic Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

دليل المرضى لسرطان المثانة المنتشر إلى العضلات

كيفية تشخيص سرطان المثانة المنتشر إلى العضلات وعلاجه وإدارته، بما في ذلك وجهة نظر المرضى.… more

Arabic Kidney Masses and Localized Kidney Tumors

الكتل الكلوية وأورام الكلى الموضعية

دليل حول كيفية تشخيص الكتل الكلوية ومعالجتها وإدارتها، بما في ذلك وجهة نظر المرضى.… more

Arabic Overactive Bladder

دليل مرضى فرط نشاط المثانة

يتضمن هذا الدليل متعدد الصفحات موارد حول فرط نشاط المثانة لمساعدة المرضى طوال رحلة حالة فرط نشاط المثانة التي يعانون منها. (Overactive Bladder Patient Guide)… more

Bladder Cancer Patient Guide

Bladder Cancer Patient Guide

Guide with information about how to diagnose, treat and manage bladder cancer, including a patient perspective.… more

Urologic Cancer Cookbook

Living Healthy Cookbook with Information about Urologic Cancers

Part of managing cancer includes a healthy diet and lifestyle. This educational cookbook has recipes from celebrity chefs and is designed to help those affected by urologic cancers.… more

Urologic Cancer Cookbook

Living Healthy Cookbook with Information about Urologic Cancers

Part of managing cancer includes a healthy diet and lifestyle. This educational cookbook has recipes from celebrity chefs and is designed to help those affected by urologic cancers.… more

Kidney Cancer Patient Guide

Kidney Cancer Patient Guide

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Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS)

Download this patient guide to learn more information about IC/BPS and the urinary tract.… more

French Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patient Guide

Guide patient sur la cystite interstitielle (syndrome de la vessie douloureuse)

La cystite interstitielle (CI), ou syndrome de la vessie douloureuse (SVD), est un problème de douleur vésicale chronique. Cela peut évoquer une infection de la vessie ou infection urinaire, mais ce n’en est pas une. Il s’agit d’une sensation d’inconfort et de pression dans la région de la vessie qui dure six semaines ou plus, sans infection ni autre cause évidente. (Patient Guide to Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome))… more

Vietnamese NMIBC

Hướng dẫn dành cho bệnh nhân ung thư bàng quang không xâm lấn cơ (UTBQ KXLC)

Ung thư bàng quang thường xuất phát từ lớp niêm mạc lót trong lòng bàng quang. (Non-Muscle Invasive Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

HƯỚNG DẪN DÀNH CHO BỆNH NHÂN UNG THƯ BÀNG QUANG XÂM LẤN CƠ (UTBQ XLC)

Tài liệu hướng dẫn này sẽ nói cho bạn về UTBQ XLC và những gì bạn có thể làm để đối mặt với căn bệnh này. (Muscle Invasive Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese Kidney Masses

Hướng dẫn dành cho bệnh nhân ung thư thận

Hướng dẫn này sẽ cho bạn biết về ung thư thận và các bước tiếp theo mà bạn có thể thực hiện nếu một khối u hình thành trong cơ thể của bạn. (Kidney Cancer Patient Guide)… more

UrologyHealth extra – Bladder Cancer Special Issue- For Order

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

Order this special issue focusing on bladder cancer to be shipped free in the United States and includes information for patients and caregivers on the basics such as the stages of this cancer, symptoms, treatments, risk factors and how to learn more.… more

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

Download this special issue focusing on bladder cancer that includes information for patients and caregivers on the basics such as the stages of this cancer, symptoms, treatments, risk factors and how to learn more.… more

Clinical Trials What You Should Know Fact Sheet- Order

Clinical Trials - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Order this fact sheet to learn about clinical trials, include details about phases, benefits, privacy rights, fees and resources to learn more.… more

Clinical Trials What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Clinical Trials - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Download this fact sheet to learn about clinical trials, include details about phases, benefits, privacy rights, fees and resources to learn more.… more

Women’s Health and Menopause What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women’s Health and Menopause – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Learn about women’s health during perimenopause and menopause, symptoms and treatment options. … more

Order Women’s Health and Menopause What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women’s Health and Menopause – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Order this fact sheet that includes information on perimenopause, menopause, symptoms and treatment options for women.… more

Men’s Checklist What Latino Men Should Know Fact Sheet- For Order

Men’s Checklist What Latino Men Should Know Fact Sheet

Did you know Latino men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free fact sheet includes numbers and screenings to help Latino men keep their health in check.… more

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) - What You Should Know- Order

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) - What You Should Know

Order this fact sheet to be shipped free in the United States to learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), types, symptoms, treatment and more.… more

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) - What You Should Know

Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) - What You Should Know

Download this fact sheet to learn about Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), types, symptoms, treatment and more.… more

Genetic Testing for Kidney Cancer – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Genetic Testing for Kidney Cancer – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A description about genetic testing for kidney cancer and how genetic test results may help patients make informed choices.… more

Constipation and Urine Control - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Constipation and Urine Control - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

This fact sheet outlines what to know about constipation and urine control. Constipation happens when you go too long without having a bowel movement & this can cause issues with urine control. … more

Constipation and Urine Control: What You Should Know

Constipation and Urine Control: What You Should Know

Order this fact sheet that outlines what to know about constipation and urine control. Constipation happens when you go too long without having a bowel movement & this can cause issues with urine control. … more

Kidney Cysts - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Kidney Cysts - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

As a person ages, sacs filled with fluid, called cysts, can form in the kidneys. This fact sheet outlines what you should know about kidney cysts.… more

Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women who have gone through menopause often have vaginal dryness. This problem is also common in those who have had both of their ovaries surgically removed. In some cases, vaginal dryness can lead to pain with sex, burning vaginal discomfort or itching, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) or abnormal vaginal discharge. Topical estrogen is a prescription treatment that can help lower or ease these symptoms.… more

Women’s Urology What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women’s Urology – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women often put the health of their families ahead of their own. It is of great value to take care of your own health, including your urologic health. There are many things you can do to prevent urologic conditions such as kidney stones and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Here are some healthy living tips that can improve your urologic health.… more

Bladder Cancer: What You Should Know

Bladder Cancer: What You Should Know

Learn more about the basics of bladder cancer including types, causes, symptoms, testing and treatment options. … more

Men's Checklist: What African American Men Should Know

Men’s Checklist What African American Men Should Know

Did you know African American men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free fact sheet includes numbers and screenings to help African American men keep their health in check. … more

Bladder Cancer Prevention

Bladder Cancer Prevention

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Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer – Talking to Your Doctor

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer – Talking to Your Doctor

Learn more about genetic testing for bladder cancer and how to prepare as a way to feel more ready to talk with your doctor.… more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer - What You Should Know

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer - What You Should Know

A description about genetic testing for bladder cancer and how genetic test results may help patients make informed choices.… more

Urine Color - What You Should Know

Urine Color - What You Should Know

A fact sheet about the meaning behind the color of urine for people of all ages to know when to drink more, what can change urine color and when to talk with a doctor about urine color.… more

Telehealth - What You Should Know

Telehealth - What You Should Know

A fact sheet on what patients should know about telehealth.… more

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Fact Sheet

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Fact Sheet

Download this fact sheet to read a concise review of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.… more

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer Fact Sheet

Summary of combination immunotherapy for renal cell carcinoma including treatment, adverse reactions and questions to ask the health care team.… more

Immunotherapy for Urothelial Cancer

Immunotherapy for Urothelial Cancer Fact Sheet

Summary of immunotherapy for cancers of the bladder, renal pelvis, ureter and other urinary organs to include treatment, adverse reactions and questions to ask the health care team.… more

Women’s Checklist What Black Women Should Know

Women’s Checklist What Black Women Should Know

Did you know Black women are at higher risk for many health issues? This free fact sheet includes numbers and screenings to help Black women keep their health in check. … more

Urinary Tract Infections - What You Should Know

Urinary Tract Infections - What You Should Know

A description of urinary tract infections to include tips on how to prevent UTIs.… more

Kidney Cancer Treatment

Kidney Cancer Treatment

Download this fact sheet.… more

Urodynamic Tests

Urodynamic Tests

Download this fact sheet.… more

Hematuria

Hematuria

Download this fact sheet… more

Kidney Basics

Kidney Basics

The basics about kidney function, kidney stones and kidney cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams.… more

Arabic Urinary Tract Infection Prevention

صحيفة معلومات عدوى المسالك البولية - الوقاية

وصفٌ لعدوى المسالك البولية يشمل نصائح حول كيفية الوقاية منها.… more

OEstrogènes topiques: Ce qu’il faut savoir

OEstrogènes topiques: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Les femmes ménopausées présentent souvent une sécheresse vaginale. Ce problème est également fréquent chez celles qui ont subi une ablation chirurgicale des deux ovaires. Dans certains cas, la sécheresse vaginale peut entraîner des douleurs lors des rapports sexuels, une sensation de brûlure ou des démangeaisons vaginales, des infections urinaires (IU) récurrentes ou des pertes vaginales anormales. (Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Détente des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Détente des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Un plancher pelvien musclé peut aider à prévenir les fuites et à calmer l’envie d’uriner. Parfois, ces muscles peuvent être trop tendus, ce qui peut entraîner des fuites urinaires, des difficultés à vider la vessie et des douleurs pendant les rapports sexuels. (Pelvic Floor Muscle Relaxing – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Renforcement des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Renforcement des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Des millions de personnes souffrent d’incontinence urinaire (fuites d’urine). Elles ont souvent l’impression que leur vie est soumise au bon vouloir de leur vessie. Mais ce n’est pas une fatalité. Vous pouvez agir dès maintenant pour mieux contrôler votre vessie. (Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Tests génétiques pour le cancer du rein: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Tests génétiques pour le cancer du rein: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Une masse rénale, ou tumeur, est une excroissance anormale dans le rein. Certaines masses rénales sont bénignes (non cancéreuses) et d’autres sont malignes (cancéreuses). (Genetic Testing for Kidney Cancer - What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Kystes rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Kystes rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Avec l’âge, des poches remplies de liquide, appelées kystes, peuvent se former dans les reins. Il existe cinq catégories de kystes rénaux. La plupart sont de classe I (kystes simples) et de classe II (kystes peu complexes). Ces types de kystes sont presque toujours non cancéreux. Les kystes complexes peuvent être associés à un cancer et devront être suivis ou traités. (Kidney Cysts – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Contrôle technique de l’urologie masculine: Ce que les hommes doivent savoir sur leur santé urologique

Contrôle technique de l’urologie masculine: Ce que les hommes doivent savoir sur leur santé urologique

Pour les hommes, l’urologie englobe les voies urinaires et les organes reproducteurs masculins, c’est-à-dire les systèmes situés dans le bas ventre. La plupart des hommes connaissent les bases de l’entretien automobile, mais beaucoup d’hommes ne sont pas au fait de l’entretien urologique. Cette brochure utilise l’analogie de l’entretien automobile pour vous aider à comprendre les notions fondamentales de votre santé urologique. (Men’s Urology Tune-Up Fact Sheet)… more

Notions fondamentales d’urologie: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Notions fondamentales d’urologie: Ce qu’il faut savoir

L’urologie est une branche de la médecine qui traite des problems de santé des systèmes urinaires masculin et féminin, ainsi que de l’appareil reproducteur masculin. (Urology Basics Fact Sheet)… more

Urologie feminine: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Urologie feminine: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Les femmes font souvent passer la santé de leur famille avant la leur. Il est essentiel de prendre soin de sa propre santé, y compris de sa santé urologique. Vous pouvez faire de nombreuses choses pour prévenir les affections urologiques telles que les calculs rénaux et les infections urinaires (IU). (Women’s Urology Fact Sheet)… more

Bladder Basics

Bladder Basics

The basics about bladder function and bladder cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams. … more

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster-Order

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster

Did you know Latino men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free download includes numbers and screenings to help Latino men keep their health in check.… more

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster

Did you know Latino men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free download includes numbers and screenings to help Latino men keep their health in check.… more

Health Screenings Every Black Woman Should Know Poster - Order

Health Screenings Every Black Woman Should Know

Did you know Black women are at higher risk for many health issues? This free poster includes numbers and screenings to help Black women keep their health in check. … more

Health Screenings Every Black Woman Should Know Poster

Health Screenings Every Black Woman Should Know

Did you know Black women are at higher risk for many health issues? This free poster includes numbers and screenings to help Black women keep their health in check. … more

Health Screenings Every African American Man Should Know Poster

Health Screenings Every African American Man Should Know

Did you know African American men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free download includes numbers and screenings to help African American men keep their health in check.… more

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer

A graphic description of combination immunotherapy for renal cell carcinoma to include risks and benefits.… more

Fighting Urothelial Cancer with Immunotherapy

Fighting Urothelial Cancer with Immunotherapy

A graphic description of immunotherapy for cancers of the bladder, renal pelvis, ureter and other urinary organs to include risks and benefits.… more

Men's Urology Pit Stop Poster

Men's Urology Pit Stop Poster

Order this poster that uses the analogy of car care to better understand the basics about urologic health for men.… more

Bladder Cancer: Get the Facts

Bladder Cancer: Get the Facts

Did you know bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the world? This patient education video from the Urology Care Foundation will tell you all of the facts you need about bladder cancer. … more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer

You may have heard that genetics can play a role in a person developing cancer. As a result, genetic testing has emerged as a new way to identify a person’s risk for bladder cancer.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Bladder Preservation

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Bladder Preservation

If you are a patient with muscle invasive bladder cancer, it is important to know your treatment choices. As part of your treatment, you may need to have some of your bladder removed. If this is the case, you should know your options for bladder preservation therapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Intravesical Therapy

Bladder Cancer Treatment: Intravesical Therapy

If you are a patient with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, it is important to know your choices for treatment. Based on your diagnosis, your urologist may suggest intravesical therapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Bladder Removal Surgery

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Bladder Removal Surgery

Being told you have muscle-invasive bladder cancer can be very scary. However, your doctor and medical team are there to help. Your treatment choices will depend on how much your cancer has grown, and can involve bladder removal with chemotherapy or without chemotherapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Urinary Diversion

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Urinary Diversion

If you are a patient with bladder cancer, it is important to know your choices for treatment.… more