It is important for people who have had cancer to have regular followup examinations after their treatment is over. For people with bladder cancer who have not had their bladder removed, the doctor will check the bladder with a cystoscope and remove any superficial tumors that may have recurred. Patients also may have urine tests to check for cancer cells. Followup care may also include blood tests, a CT scan, a chest x-ray, or other tests.

Followup care is an important part of the overall treatment process, and people with cancer should not hesitate to discuss it with the doctor. Regular followup care ensures that changes in health are noted so that recurrent cancer or other problems can be treated as soon as possible. Between checkups, people who have had bladder cancer should report any health problems as soon as they appear.