Dr Prantik Das · Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Bladder cancer care in Derby.
Dr Prantik Das provides clinical oncology consultations for bladder cancer. Discuss the treatment plan you have been offered, oncology options or the questions you would like a second opinion to address.
Treatment depends on your diagnosis
Bladder cancer treatment depends on the type, size and location of the cancer, whether it has spread, and your general health. Surgery is commonly used. Other options can include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy or targeted medicines.
Radiotherapy is sometimes used instead of surgery, and may be combined with chemotherapy. The specialist team will explain the benefits and potential side effects of the options relevant to you.
The role of an oncology consultation
Dr Das’s specialist interests include bladder cancer, radiotherapy and systemic treatments. Bring the recommendation from your current team so that the discussion can focus on your particular circumstances.
If you want to understand a radiotherapy or drug treatment option, note the treatment name and your main questions beforehand. A consultation is also a chance to discuss how oncology care will be coordinated with the other specialists involved.
What information is helpful?
Useful records may include the pathology report, operation or procedure reports, scan reports and letters describing treatments already given. If you do not have these, ask the practice what it needs and how the records can be obtained.
- What is the aim of the proposed treatment?
- How will my team decide whether it is working?
- Who should I contact if I have problems between appointments?
- Where will treatment and follow-up take place?
Questions before your appointment
Does an appointment mean I have agreed to treatment?
No. The consultation gives you an opportunity to discuss the diagnosis and your questions. Any proposed treatment needs a separate discussion of its benefits, risks and alternatives.
Can I discuss a plan from another hospital?
You can enquire about a second opinion on an existing treatment plan. Tell the practice which hospital holds your records and ask how to arrange secure sharing.
Further information
General information to help you prepare for a consultation. Your own treatment recommendations will depend on a clinical assessment.