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BackTable / Urology / Podcast / Episode #199

Addressing Isolation & The Psychosocial Needs of Penile Cancer Patients

with Rob Cornes and Dr. Rick Bangs

How do you care for patients with penile cancer? As urologists, we’re trained to think about diagnosis and treatment, but how can we help manage the psychological impacts of penile cancer? In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Ben Ayres, a urologic oncologist specializing in penile cancer, discusses the unique psychological challenges faced by penile cancer patients with bladder cancer survivor Dr. Rick Bangs and nurse Rob Cornes.

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Podcast Contributors

Rob Cornes discusses Addressing Isolation & The Psychosocial Needs of Penile Cancer Patients on the BackTable 199 Podcast

Rob Cornes

Rob Cornes is a male cancer information nurse specialist.

Dr. Rick Bangs discusses Addressing Isolation & The Psychosocial Needs of Penile Cancer Patients on the BackTable 199 Podcast

Dr. Rick Bangs

Dr. Rick Bangs is the host of the Bladder Cancer Matters Podcast.

Dr. Ben Aryes discusses Addressing Isolation & The Psychosocial Needs of Penile Cancer Patients on the BackTable 199 Podcast

Dr. Ben Aryes

Dr. Ben Aryes is a urologist at St. George's University of London in London, England.

Synopsis

This episode emphasizes the importance of awareness and peer support in reducing isolation and stigma associated with penile cancer. The conversation also explores the role of multidisciplinary care and the benefits of holistic approaches to patient decision-making.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
04:05 - Isolation in Penile Cancer
06:38 - The Role of Advocacy and Peer Support
15:29 - Shared Decision Making in Penile Cancer Care
23:22 - Value of Multidisciplinary Care

Resources

Photocure
https://www.photocure.com/

Global Society of Rare GU Tumors (GSRGT)
https://www.gsrgt.com

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