Multidisciplinary team (MDT) for bladder cancer

In most hospitals, a team of specialists called a multidisciplinary team (MDT) will meet to plan your treatment.

The MDT for bladder cancer usually includes:

• a urologist – a surgeon who specialises in treating problems of the urinary system

• an oncologist – a specialist in cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy

• a urology specialist nurse – a nurse who gives information and support

• a radiologist – a doctor who helps to analyse x-rays and scans

• a pathologist – a doctor who advises on the type and extent of the cancer

• a specialist stoma nurse – a nurse who supports people with stomas.

• a palliative care specialist – a doctor or nurse who specialises in symptom control.

It may also include other healthcare professionals, such as a dietitian, physiotherapist, occupational therapist (OT), psychologist or counsellor.