Genitourinary Cancer Archive Questions

Below are Dr. Kramer’s answers to Genitourinary Cancer questions
received through the Ask the Expert feature.

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Q : 1 04/13/2009

I've been diagnosed with bladder cancer and I am unclear on the staging. I was told that I have type, 1 high grade and have only been given information about having my bladder removed. Are there no bladder preservation options at this stage? What about radiation, chemo or other alternatives to surgery? You may not need to have your bladder removed for stage 1, high grade bladder cancer. There are several options you have when your cancer is in this stage and I would be happy to get you on a bladder preservation pathway. Call Debbie at 410.328.6087 to make an appointment with me, if you're interested, and we can discuss your treatment options in person.

Q : 2 04/01/2009

After having a bilateral orchiectomy I am having trouble getting an erection. Can just taking Viagra help? Are the pumps effective for someone who has had this procedure? Viagra can be a very effective drug and may be of help to you. The penile implants (pumps) may also be effective, but you should discuss both of these options with your Urologist.

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