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Bladder Cancer Was Not Cathy's First Cancer Diagnosis
Bladder Cancer Matters - September 06, 2023 16:06 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 55 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Cathy Murphy about how she overcame multiple cancer diagnoses and faced them head-on. Their conversation will draw you in with its emotional depth and compelling insights. Among other topics, they discuss: Her journey with two ...
Raw, Real, and Relevant: A Conversation with Shannon Murphy
Bladder Cancer Matters - August 22, 2023 17:39 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 54 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Shannon Murphy about her bladder cancer diagnosis at age 35. Their discussion is real, raw, and riveting. Among other topics, they discuss: Her experiences with a cystoscopy, TURBT, and BCG The difficulties in determining whe...
How Avelumab Can Help Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Bladder Cancer With Dr. Tom Powles
Bladder Cancer Matters - August 15, 2023 17:19 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 53 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Tom Powles about an interesting clinical trial he and others conducted studying the effectiveness of a drug to treat metastatic bladder cancer. Among other topics, they discuss: The JAVELIN 100 trial that successfully stud...
The More You Know
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - August 15, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsImagine you—or a loved one—receives a cancer diagnosis. Overnight, you find yourself trying to become an oncology expert, desperately looking for information about options. You stumble across a research paper that looks promising—if you could make sense of all the science-speak. Then you find C...
Does Removing More Lymph Nodes During a Radical Cystectomy Lead to Better Outcomes?
Bladder Cancer Matters - August 02, 2023 16:22 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsHistorically, many patients who have a radical cystectomy (bladder removal) also have an extended lymph node dissection, which means taking out several lymph nodes during the surgery. A new study led by Dr. Seth Lerner of Baylor College of Medicine (and also a BCAN Board Member) suggests that ta...
Dentistry to Oncology
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - July 18, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsFor patients with oral cancers, treatment is often just the beginning of their journey. Even after they emerge cancer-free, many still face a long journey to recovery and restored quality of life As a maxillofacial surgeon and oncologist, Dr. Chi Viet concentrates heavily on helping her patie...
What You Need to Know About Sexuality and Bladder Cancer Treatments
Bladder Cancer Matters - July 11, 2023 14:20 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings*** This episode contains explicit language and candid conversations about bladder cancer and sexuality. We believe it's essential to have open, honest conversations about these matters, to provide support and guidance to those who may be facing similar experiences. Bladder cancer can bring ...
Facing Bladder Cancer During Chemo Drug Shortages
Bladder Cancer Matters - July 06, 2023 14:38 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn an important and timely podcast, host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Goya Iyer, a medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he is section head for urothelial cancer. They discuss the disturbing shortage of platinum-based chemotherapy drugs for bladder cancer patients, mos...
Bladder Cancer and Aging: Navigating Challenges and Prioritizing Care
Bladder Cancer Matters - June 27, 2023 18:10 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 49, host Rick Bangs's special guest is Dr. Sarah Psutka. Dr. Psutka is a urologic oncologist specializing in bladder and other genital urinary cancers at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. She's also associate professor of urology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. ...
Is Bladder Preservation Right For You with Dr. Jason Efstathiou
Bladder Cancer Matters - June 20, 2023 15:55 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 48 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Jason Efstathiou about a topic that's frequently on the minds of patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer: Can they keep their bladders? They discuss: What bladder preservation is The different types of approaches to...
Spreading the News About Colorectal Cancer Research
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - June 20, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsNBC journalist Craig Melvin’s 43-year-old brother, Lawrence Meadows, passed away from colorectal cancer in 2020. Since then, Craig has made it his mission to increase public awareness and raise support for colorectal cancer research. Along with two-time Conquer Cancer grant recipient and colorec...
I Am a Triathlete and a Bladder Cancer Patient, Part 2
Bladder Cancer Matters - June 07, 2023 18:18 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 47 Part 2 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs continues his conversation with Damon Thomas, a triathlete and a bladder cancer survivor. You can also read Damon's story in BCAN's patient stories section. In Part 2, Rick and Damon talk about: How he made the decision to tell...
I Am a Triathlete and a Bladder Cancer Patient, Part 1
Bladder Cancer Matters - June 07, 2023 16:21 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 47 Part 1 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Damon Thomas, a triathlete and a bladder cancer survivor. You can also read Damon's story in BCAN's patient stories section. Rick and Damon talk about: Damon's delayed diagnosis His experience with his first cystos...
What Do I Do If BCG Treatments Don't Work with Dr. Michael O'Donnell
Bladder Cancer Matters - May 24, 2023 14:29 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 45 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Michael O'Donnell, Director of Urologic Oncology at the University of Iowa. He is the author of over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts and serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Urology and CURE. Dr. O'Donnell leads sev...
Building a Bridge to Hope
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - May 16, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsSupport communities for people conquering cancer form a critical bridge between the worlds of social work and oncology and offer immense benefits for people transitioning from patient to survivor. Stephanie Stern, a licensed professional counselor, support group facilitator, and program director...
I Got Bladder Cancer at 22 Years of Age with Kristen S.
Bladder Cancer Matters - May 15, 2023 14:31 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 45 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with a very special guest, Kristen. She was diagnosed with bladder cancer at 22 years of age (the average age at diagnosis is 73). She had to fight for a correct diagnosis, including when one of her doctors told her that she was jus...
What Are Bladder Cancer Guidelines and Why Do They Matter to Patients?
Bladder Cancer Matters - April 24, 2023 21:11 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 44 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Thomas Flaig, MD, a genitourinary cancer medical oncologist and vice chancellor for research for the University of Colorado Denver and Anschutz Medical Campuses. In addition to his clinical and administrative work, Dr. Flaig ha...
From Disappointment to Discovery
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - April 21, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsAt just 19 years old, Anya was diagnosed with Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD), an extremely rare and incurable blood cancer. After three years of unsuccessful treatments, Anya was quickly running out of options. In this episode of our Your Stories podcast, Anya’s mother, Colleen, and one of Anya's...
Generations of Courage
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - March 17, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsFor some families, cancer is in their genes. But this didn’t stop Hattie Sherman from conquering it. Hattie is a third-generation survivor of hereditary breast cancer, with her mother, Molly, and grandmother having experienced the diagnosis as well. Fortunately, as cancer research continues to...
Bladder Cancer Was Sue's Third Type of Cancer
Bladder Cancer Matters - February 28, 2023 18:24 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 43 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with bladder cancer survivor, Sue. Sue's story is both meaningful and inspirational - bladder cancer was her third different cancer diagnosis. Rick and Sue talk about: The signs and symptoms that Sue experienced with her prior dia...
Re-Release: A Conversation About Race in Cancer Care
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - February 17, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsIn 2022, one of our most popular Your Stories episodes was the conversation featuring Dr. Karen Winkfield, who is a Biden-appointed member of the National Cancer Advisory Board and one of the country’s leading experts in advancing health equity. We are re-releasing this episode to highlight the ...
How Walking Helps to End Bladder Cancer, with Rebecca Yannopoulos
Bladder Cancer Matters - February 14, 2023 05:01 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 42 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks Rebecca Yannopoulos, BCAN's Senior Development Manager and the person who has made Walks to End Bladder Cancer happen since 2017. Rick and Rebecca chat about: Her work supporting BCAN's dedicated Walk volunteers and fundraisers ...
Canadian Perspectives on Bladder Cancer with Michelle Colero and Cassandra Schooley
Bladder Cancer Matters - February 01, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 41 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Michelle Colero and Cassandra Schooley, both of Bladder Cancer Canada (BCC). Michelle is the organization's Executive Director and Cassandra is its Communications Specialist. Rick, Michelle and Cassandra talk about: The histo...
BCAN's Role in Bladder Cancer Research
Bladder Cancer Matters - January 24, 2023 16:36 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 40 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Rebecca Johnson, the Director of Research at the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. Rebecca is responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and management of all research grant activities. She also manages BCAN grants from...
"It's Treatable"
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - January 20, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsLillian Kreppel had to advocate for herself and seek a second opinion before receiving a delayed diagnosis: HPV-related stage II anal cancer. During treatment, she found stark limitations in HPV information, including lack of public awareness and patient education, inadequate guidelines for ca...
What is Bladder Cancer Pathology?
Bladder Cancer Matters - January 19, 2023 16:32 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 39 of "Bladder Cancer Matters," host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Matthew Mossanen about what pathology is and why it matters to bladder cancer patients. Dr. Mossanen is a urologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, holds a Master's Degree in Public Health and is an Assistant Professor of...
What a Robotic Cystectomy is with Dr. Dipen Parekh
Bladder Cancer Matters - January 03, 2023 17:46 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 38 of "Bladder Cancer Matters," host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Dipen Parekh about robotic cystectomies. Dr. Parekh is the Chief Operating Officer at the University of Miami Health System, Chairman of Urology, and the Dr. Victor Politano Endowed Chair in Clinical Urology at the Miller ...
It Takes a Team
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - December 16, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsLess than 1% of patients diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) – the most aggressive type of brain cancer – live longer than a decade. But Molly is one of those rare survivors. Her best friend, Martha, and Martha’s sister, Conquer Cancer board member Dr. Amy Peterson, fiercely supported M...
What to Know About BCG Treatments for Bladder Cancer with Dr. Ashish Kamat
Bladder Cancer Matters - December 01, 2022 17:25 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsIn Episode 37 of "Bladder Cancer Matters," host Rick Bangs talks with two-time return guest Dr. Ashish Kamat. Dr. Kamat is a professor of urology and director of bladder cancer research at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He's also a member of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network's Sc...
Just Keep Swimming
Your Stories: Conquering Cancer - November 18, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsWhen Liz Beisel’s late father, Ted Beisel, passed away in 2021 from pancreatic cancer, she partnered with Swim Across America to help fund a Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award. Dr. Peter Yu, an early-career oncologist and pancreatic cancer researcher, received this grant in 2022. This helpe...
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