The Bladder Cancer Matters Podcast

with Dr. Aditya Bagrodia and Rick Bangs

In this special crossover episode with the Bladder Cancer Matters podcasts, Rick Bangs, a bladder cancer survivor, and Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, a urologic oncologist, discuss shared decision-making in bladder cancer treatment.

Shared decision-making is a collaborative approach that integrates patient preferences with the best available evidence, aiming to improve decision satisfaction while reducing regret. Their conversation addresses various facets of bladder cancer treatment, from non-muscle invasive bladder cancer to advanced and metastatic disease. They underscore the dynamic nature of managing cancer and how patient values and health changes can impact treatment choices. The episode also explores the significance of patient education and the challenges that both patients and medical teams face during the decision-making process. Finally, Dr. Bagrodia shares insights into navigating the complexities of bladder cancer treatment options, and both men advocate for comprehensive care that respects individual patient goals, quality of life, and survival.

BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, March 19). Ep. 157 – The Bladder Cancer Matters Podcast [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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