You may also like to contact a local or national support group.

If you have your bladder removed, you will need a new way of collecting your urine. Many hospitals now have nurses who can help you at this stage of your treatment. The nurse is called a stoma nurse. They will be able to give you lots of advice and support during your treatment, and will help you to get used to your new life after the operation. Your doctor should introduce you to your stoma nurse when they first discuss surgery with you, or you should be given the contact details for your nurse.

If you think you may have been in contact with dangerous chemicals because of the work you used to do, tell your doctor. You may be able to get compensation, or make a claim for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. A hospital social worker will be able to help you if you need to know more about this.