What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines and Bladder Cancer with Dr. Seth Lerner and Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn

February 24, 2021

Read the podcast transcript here.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made a difficult disease even more complicated for bladder cancer patients.  Should those undergoing treatment for the disease get vaccinated before having a procedure or surgery?  What about getting a vaccine either before, during or after chemotherapy?

Dr. Seth Lerner of Baylor College of Medicine, a bladder cancer doctor, and Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn, an infectious disease doctor at Emory Healthcare, tackle these questions and more with “Bladder Cancer Matters” host Rick Bangs.

They also discuss:

• Does the vaccination reduce or completely eliminate one’s risk of contracting the virus?
• Is one type of vaccine better?
• How can patients minimize the risk of a COVID vaccination interfering with their bladder cancer treatment?
• How should patients time their vaccination with their treatment schedules?
• Are there COVID vaccine side effects that are similar to bladder cancer treatment side effects?
• Can BCG reduce the risk of getting COVID?

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network.

This podcast episode was brought to you by Merck, a proud sponsor of Bladder Cancer Matters.

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