Bladder cancer: diagnosis and management

If your bladder cancer can't be cured

If your cancer can't be cured you should be told about a service called palliative care. This service offers support and practical help, including pain relief. If you agree, you should be referred to a palliative care team.

A member of the urology multidisciplinary team should discuss with you how your cancer is likely to progress in the future. They should also talk to you about the treatments you could have to help ease your symptoms and pain. For details of our guidance on supportive and palliative care for adults with cancer see other NICE guidance.