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Bladder Cancer Matters

Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Bladder Cancer
Immunotherapy
Financial Toxicity
Beacon
BCAN
Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Walk To End Bladder Cancer
Immunitybio
Patient Education
Radical Cystectomy
Urinary Diversions
Urinary Diversion
CG Oncology
Anktiva
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
Edstiladrin
Adsylidrin
Mayo Clinic
Sloan Kettering
Urogen

Bladder Cancer Matters is the podcast for, by and about the bladder cancer community. Host Rick Bangs interviews interesting guests from the bladder cancer community, including patients, survivors, advocates, medical professionals, researchers, caregivers and more. It is brought to you by the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.

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Latest Episodes

In this fascinating episode of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs sits down with renowned bladder cancer expert Dr. Robert Svatek to discuss how the field has been transformed over the past 15 years—and where it's headed next. Dr. Svatek reflect... more

Whether you're facing bladder removal surgery or supporting someone who is, choosing the right urinary diversion can feel overwhelming. In this episode, urologic oncologist Dr. Christine Ibilibor separates fact from fiction, explains the pros and co... more

If you're facing bladder removal surgery, choosing a urinary diversion may be one of the most important decisions you'll ever make—and one of the hardest to understand.

In this episode, reconstructive urologist Dr. Divya Ajay shares how real patien... more

For patients facing recurrent high-grade non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, one of the hardest decisions is whether to remove the bladder or pursue bladder-sparing treatment. In this eye-opening episode, leading bladder cancer expert Angela Smith s... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Svatek
Professor and Chair of Urology, University of Texas Health San Antonio; VP of Clinical Development, CG Oncology
CG Oncology
Episode: The Hope Behind Tomorrow's Bladder Cancer Treatments
Dr. Christine Ibilibor
Assistant professor of Urology, specializes in robot-assisted approaches for urologic cancers
University of Virginia, Department of Urology
Episode: The Urinary Diversion Questions Women Are Afraid to Ask
Divya Ajay
Reconstructive urologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Episode: Your Urinary Diversion Decision Made Easier
Dr. Angie Smith
Urologic oncologist specializing in bladder cancer; UNC Chapel Hill clinician-researcher
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Episode: Bladder Removal or Preservation? New Answers Emerge
Patricia Rios
Director of Education Advocacy at BCAN
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN)
Episode: You're Not Alone: A Guide to BCAN's Bladder Cancer Support
Bobby Reddy
Chief Medical Officer at ImmunityBio
ImmunityBio
Episode: Beyond BCG: What Comes Next for Patients
Mohamed Siddiqui
Urologic oncologist, University of Maryland; director of urologic oncology and robotic surgery
University of Maryland
Episode: What Happens After TURBT Matters More Than You Think
Bree Duncan
Gail Karimer Care Coordinator for Female Bladder Cancer at Vanderbilt Urology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Episode: A Lifeline for Women Facing Bladder Cancer
Josefa Briceno
Surgical oncologist from Caracas, Venezuela
AstraZeneca
Episode: What Patients Need to Know About Immunotherapy in 2026

Host

Rick Bangs
Host of bladder cancer-focused content with BCAN/BEACON affiliations; brings patient-centered interviewing and community-specific insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Anktiva...Noga?

    This episode with David. Can we learn more about this new FDA approved therapy: Noga - Anktiva - Why not first line?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bixbyknows
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant Podcast of Inestimable Value

    In late May 2023, when my cystoscopy indicated a tumor in my bladder, I was in a state of shock. At 66 and excellent health, bladder cancer was the last thing I expected. But I did what everyone does these days, I turned to the internet to do my research. So many of the "page one" entries are short and superficial descriptions, symptoms, causes, etc. (dominated by advertising and sundry click-baits). But BCAN's website was such a welcoming and reassuring compilation of information, data, persona... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Big Book Podcast
    United States3 years ago
  • Just What I Needed

    BCAN’s podcast, Bladder Cancer Matters, has made this tremendous challenge much more manageable than it seemed even 10 days ago at diagnosis. I guess I’ve binge-listened! Thank you. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happy healthy fit me
    United States3 years ago
  • So helpful.

    Thanks so much for this podcast. I have found it so helpful in understanding my bladder cancer. It’s so easy to feel alone and isolated with bladder cancer. However, having information and knowledge is so empowering. I couldn’t appreciate this more. I would love to hear more about people in there 40’s as we are such a niche group.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellejayef
    United States4 years ago

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Guests' lived experiences and expert insights are repeatedly highlighted as a strength.
Listeners note practical, supportive content that helps with anxiety around diagnosis and treatment.
Listeners praise thoughtful questions, high production quality, and valuable medical context.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Hope Behind Tomorrow's Bladder Cancer Treatments
Q: When did you start working in the bladder cancer space and why?
Dr. Svatek explains that early research opportunities in prostate cancer overshadowed bladder cancer, motivating him to focus on bladder cancer due to its unmet need and his interest in immunotherapy; this led to a career spanning clinical practice, trials, and research.
Bladder Cancer Medical Bills: A Toxic Side Effect
Q: Where can people go to learn more or get help, and what resources were highlighted in this discussion?
People should check the Medicare Part D Plan Finder for prescription cost planning, explore hospital financial counseling, and consult organizations such as the American Urological Association and ASCO for patient resources; BEACON also offers support via their contact channels and the bcan.org site for bladder cancer information.
Bladder Cancer Medical Bills: A Toxic Side Effect
Q: What can patients do to prevent or minimize financial toxicity, and what practical steps should they consider first?
First, have open, honest conversations with your healthcare team and seek out financial counselors or aid programs; explore pharmaceutical co-pay support, patient coupons, and alternative pharmacies; use tools like Medicare Part D Plan Finder to find plans that reduce drug costs, and discuss cost-saving strategies early before major treatments.
Bladder Cancer Medical Bills: A Toxic Side Effect
Q: So, I want to start by talking about the term financial toxicity, because it means different things to different people. How would you define financial toxicity?
Financial toxicity is the harm caused by the cost of care that includes both objective financial burdens like out-of-pocket payments and the subjective distress those costs cause, which can affect satisfaction, quality of life, and even treatment decisions.
Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Family's Bladder Cancer Journey
Q: What was your experience as a caregiver and how did you cope with the diagnosis and treatment journey?
Caregiving involved staying present, listening, keeping routines, and using humor and distraction to ease fear. The family emphasized normalcy, emotional support, and leveraging BEACON resources to connect with others facing similar journeys.

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Episodes commonly center on bladder cancer treatment options, patient experiences, and advocacy resources. Conversations span urinary diversions, TURBT and intravesical chemotherapy, immunotherapy advances, and the evolving role of patient decision aids, survivorship support, and clinical trial access. Unique strengths include clinician and industry insights blended with lived experience from survivors and BCAN affiliates, plus practical guidance on care coordination and finding trustworthy information. This mix makes it valuable for listeners seeking clear medical context, patient-centered perspectives, and resources to navigate treatment and support networks.

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Recent guests on Bladder Cancer Matters include:

1. Rob Svatek
2. Dr. Christine Ibilibor
3. Divya Ajay
4. Dr. Angie Smith
5. Patricia Rios
6. Bobby Reddy
7. Mohamed Siddiqui
8. Bree Duncan

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