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Season 2. 5: Michelle St. Germaine

When We Had Cancer - May 09, 2023 12:37 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
This episode is a little different. Instead of interviewing a cancer survivor, I read a chapter from my book, "Six Women." This chapter is a story about a beautiful woman named Michelle called "Coffee Shop Miracles." Welcome to Season 3.        Featured Songs Easy on Me by Adele  Clair de ...

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What Are Bladder Cancer Guidelines and Why Do They Matter to Patients?

Bladder Cancer Matters - April 24, 2023 21:11 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In 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...

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Season 2. 4: Deborah Clarkston

When We Had Cancer - April 22, 2023 15:34 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Deborah, Deb, or Debby—depending on who you are—is a 5year cancer survivor from triple negative breast cancer, s/p double mastectomy. An ER/ICU nurse by training, Deborah took the diagnosis seriously: time to figure it out, get treatment, and move on. She now volunteers with the UVA Cancer Peer ...

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April Survivorship Topic: Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment

Triad Cancer Connection Podcast - March 28, 2023 21:28 - 29 minutes
Our expert speakers this month are Lora White, RD, CSO, LDN and Amber Thomas, RD, CSO. We have a lot of great information to share on this topic and hope you find it helpful! For a reflection guide or to register for the discussion group, go to www.cancerservicesonline.org/specialtopic. Lo...

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Survivorship Topic: Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment

Triad Cancer Connection Podcast - March 28, 2023 21:28 - 29 minutes
Our expert speakers this month are Lora White, RD, CSO, LDN and Amber Thomas, RD, CSO. We have a lot of great information to share on this topic and hope you find it helpful! For a reflection guide or to register for the discussion group, go to www.cancerservicesonline.org/specialtopic. Lo...

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March Survivorship Topic – Cancer Brain – Tips & Tricks for Coping

Triad Cancer Connection Podcast - March 04, 2023 02:40 - 32 minutes
Our expert speakers this month are Claudia U. Koliscak, MS CCC-SLP and Sara Bridges, LCSW. We have a lot of great information to share on this topic and hope you find it helpful! For a reflection guide or to register for the discussion group, go to www.cancerservicesonline.org/specialtopic. ...

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Survivorship Topic – Cancer Brain – Tips & Tricks for Coping

Triad Cancer Connection Podcast - March 04, 2023 02:40 - 32 minutes
Our expert speakers this month are Claudia U. Koliscak, MS CCC-SLP and Sara Bridges, LCSW. We have a lot of great information to share on this topic and hope you find it helpful! For a reflection guide or to register for the discussion group, go to www.cancerservicesonline.org/specialtopic. ...

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Bladder Cancer Was Sue's Third Type of Cancer

Bladder Cancer Matters - February 28, 2023 18:24 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In 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...

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Season 2. 3: Margarita Figueroa

When We Had Cancer - February 25, 2023 22:14 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Margarita shares about self care, trusting your gut (and your research!), and being a two-time cancer survivor. Part of the UVA Cancer Peer Parter Support Group, Margarita helps other folks who are first starting their cancer journeys. 

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How Walking Helps to End Bladder Cancer, with Rebecca Yannopoulos

Bladder Cancer Matters - February 14, 2023 05:01 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In 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 ...

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Canadian Perspectives on Bladder Cancer with Michelle Colero and Cassandra Schooley

Bladder Cancer Matters - February 01, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In 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...

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BCAN's Role in Bladder Cancer Research

Bladder Cancer Matters - January 24, 2023 16:36 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In 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...

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Conversations with Dr. Gabriela Ilie and Guests (Podcast 19): Today’s Guest is Cindy Lora-Renard Best Selling Author

Conversation with Dr. Gabriela Ilie and Guests: A non-dualistic perspective to life and living, cancer and cancer survivorship. - January 23, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes
Today's guest (Episode nr. 19) is a dear friend and author, Cindy Lora-Renard.  Join us as we talk about her latest book, Heaven is Now, available on Amazon. In this conversation Cindy offers practical advice on other ways to look at challenges related to health, cancer occurrence, reoccurrence,...

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What is Bladder Cancer Pathology?

Bladder Cancer Matters - January 19, 2023 16:32 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In 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...

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What a Robotic Cystectomy is with Dr. Dipen Parekh

Bladder Cancer Matters - January 03, 2023 17:46 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In 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 ...

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Priorities and Well-Being: Maintaining Focus on What’s Really Important - Part 2

Triad Cancer Connection Podcast - December 30, 2022 15:42 - 22 minutes
Each month Cancer Services will post a special topic video with experts in a variety of areas relating to cancer survivorship and caregiving.These videos will be posted on Cancer Services’ website and youtube channel and the audio will be here on our podcast. Find the video recordings at www.can...

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Priorities and Well-Being: Maintaining Focus on What’s Really Important - Part 1

Triad Cancer Connection Podcast - December 29, 2022 15:38 - 31 minutes
Each month Cancer Services will post a special topic video with experts in a variety of areas relating to cancer survivorship and caregiving.These videos will be posted on Cancer Services’ website and youtube channel and the audio will be here on our podcast. Find the video recordings at www.can...

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What to Know About BCG Treatments for Bladder Cancer with Dr. Ashish Kamat

Bladder Cancer Matters - December 01, 2022 17:25 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In 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...

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Attitude of Gratitude - Week 5: Gratitude During the Holidays

Triad Cancer Connection Podcast - November 29, 2022 16:59 - 13 minutes
Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude! This is the final episode in our 5 week program designed to guide you into a habit of gratitude in order to enhance your well-being during and after cancer treatment. We hope you’ve enjoyed the series! In this episode Dr. Torelli shares advice on how peopl...

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A Vietnam Veterans Who Faced Bladder Cancer with Jim Scott

Bladder Cancer Matters - November 11, 2022 05:01 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In Episode 36 of "Bladder Cancer Matters," host Rick Bangs talks with BCAN patient advocate and bladder cancer survivor, James "Jim" Scott. Jim was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2015 and is an active BCAN patient advocate, on the Patient Advisory Panel of the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coal...

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Palliative Care and Bladder Cancer Patients with Dr. Lee Hugar

Bladder Cancer Matters - October 18, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In Episode 35 of "Bladder Cancer Matters," host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Lee Hugar of Lexington Urology at Lexington Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Hugar is recognized nationally as an advocate for incorporating palliative care into urologic care, maximizing both cancer control...

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Conversations with Dr. Gabriela Ilie and Guests (Podcast 18): Today’s Guest is Dr. Lee Jampolsky, Psychologist and Best Selling Author

Conversation with Dr. Gabriela Ilie and Guests: A non-dualistic perspective to life and living, cancer and cancer survivorship. - October 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour
Today's guest (Episode nr. 18) is dear friend and Psychologist Dr. Lee Jampolsky. Join us as we talk about the 12 steps of attitudinal healing and how they can help support patients on their cancer journey.  Let had to remind me he is deaf. Jerry Jampolski, his dad, used to say: Lee rarely if ev...

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Bladder Cancer and Ostomies with Wound and Ostomy Nurse Cindy Myers

Bladder Cancer Matters - September 29, 2022 17:29 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In Episode 34 of "Bladder Cancer Matters," host Rick Bangs talks with Cindy Myers, RN BSN CWON. Cindy is a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse Specialist who has worked extensively with bladder cancer patients who undergone radical cystectomies. Rick and Cindy discuss: What an ostomy is and the ...

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Veterans Benefits for Bladder Cancer Patients

Bladder Cancer Matters - September 27, 2022 04:01 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
This this podcast, "Bladder Cancer Matters" host Rick Bangs talks with Ms. Jackie Imboden. Jackie is a special advisor for military exposures for the Veterans Benefits Administration or VBA, which provides disability compensation benefits to millions of veterans and their survivors. In her curre...

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Part II of How to Choose a Urinary Diversion with Dr. Robert Svatek

Bladder Cancer Matters - September 20, 2022 04:30 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In Episode 32, Part 2 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Robert Svatek. Dr. Svatek is one of the top five highest-volume bladder cancer surgeons in the United States, performing over 60 bladder removal procedures (cystectomies) yearly. Choosing a urinary diversion is amon...

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How to Choose a Urinary Diversion with Dr. Robert Svatek

Bladder Cancer Matters - September 13, 2022 17:55 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In Episode 32, Part 1 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Robert Svatek. Dr. Svatek is one of the top five highest-volume bladder cancer surgeons in the United States, performing over 60 bladder removal procedures (cystectomies) yearly. Choosing a urinary diversion is amon...

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How COVID Changed How Bladder Cancer Doctors and Patients Interact with Dr. Sima Porten

Bladder Cancer Matters - August 31, 2022 16:06 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In Episode 31 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Sima Porten, a urologic cancer surgeon at the University of California San Francisco, about how COVID changed the way that bladder cancer doctors and patients interact. Rick and Dr. Porten talk about: Some of the experi...

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Attitude of Gratitude - Week 5: Gratitude Next Steps

Triad Cancer Connection Podcast - August 04, 2022 15:26 - 18 minutes
Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude! This is the final episode in our 5 week program designed to guide you into a habit of gratitude in order to enhance your well-being during and after cancer treatment. We hope you’ve enjoyed the series! In this episode Dr. Torelli shares advice on how peopl...

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Attitude of Gratitude - Week 4: Gratitude, Mindfulness and Well-Being

Triad Cancer Connection Podcast - August 03, 2022 15:41 - 22 minutes
This is week 4 in our 5 week program designed to guide you into a habit of gratitude in order to enhance your well-being during and after cancer treatment. This program is open to patients/survivors as well as caregivers. This program is designed for you to do “on your own.” Let us know if yo...

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Veterans and Bladder Cancer: What You Need to Know with Dr. Joshua Meeks

Bladder Cancer Matters - August 02, 2022 04:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
In Episode 30 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Joshua Meeks. Dr. Meeks is the Section Chief of Robotic Surgery at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and an Associate Professor of Urology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School ...