All Posts by Mark Story
What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines and Bladder Cancer with Dr. Seth Lerner and Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn
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
Transcript of What You Need to Know About COVID Vaccines and Bladder Cancer with Dr. Seth Lerner and Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn
You can listen to the podcast here. Voice over: This is Bladder Cancer Matters, the podcast for bladder cancer patients, caregivers, advocates, and medical and research professionals. It’s brought to you by the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, otherwise known as BCAN. BCAN works to increase public awareness about bladder cancer,
Dave’s Story: My Journey With Bladder Cancer
This article is for those who are about to embark on this journey, or those working with patients dealing with bladder cancer. Why read it? Simple. Knowledge is power. In this case, knowing what may lie ahead when your body has become the home for cancer cells is important. Hopefully,
Wendy’s Story: My Dad Was the Sun and the Moon and the Stars
My dad, Simon Lowy, was born July 3, 1929, in the Bronx, NY, to Helen and David Lowy. He had one brother. My dad played ball on the streets—stick ball—they used the sewer tops as the bases. My dad had many friends growing up. When he was older, his family
Part 2: Why Bladder Cancer Patients May Need an Oncology Social Worker with Dr. Heather Goltz
Read the podcast transcript here. In Episode 2 of the “Bladder Cancer Matters” podcast, host Rick Bangs interviews Dr. Heather Honoré Goltz in Part 2 of a two-part episode. Rick and Dr. Goltz discuss what oncology social work is and how it might be helpful to bladder cancer patients.
Transcript of Part 2: Why Bladder Cancer Patients May Need an Oncology Social Worker with Dr. Heather Goltz
Speaker 1: This is Bladder Cancer Matters, the podcast for bladder cancer patients, caregivers, advocates and medical and research professionals. It’s brought to you by the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, otherwise known as BCAN. BCAN works to increase public awareness about bladder cancer, advances bladder cancer research and provides educational
Transcript of Part 1: Why Bladder Cancer Patients May Need an Oncology Social Worker with Dr. Heather Goltz
Speaker 1: This is Bladder Cancer Matters, the podcast for bladder cancer, patients, caregivers, advocates, and medical and research professionals. It’s brought to you by the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, otherwise known as BCAN. BCAN works to increase public awareness about bladder cancer, advances bladder cancer research, and provides educational
Part 1: Why Bladder Cancer Patients May Need an Oncology Social Worker with Dr. Heather Goltz
Read the podcast transcript here. In Episode 2 of the “Bladder Cancer Matters” podcast, host Rick Bangs interviews Dr. Heather Honoré Goltz in Part 1 of a two-part episode. Rick and Dr. Goltz discuss what oncology social work is and how it might be helpful to bladder cancer patients. Topics
Annmarie’s Story: I don’t have a bag, I have a prosthetic bladder
I am a schoolteacher at a high school in Mashpee, Massachusetts. I started to have symptoms in May 2018. I was at school and I got a sharp pain in my kidney area and I thought, “Oh, kidney stones.” I knew something wasn’t right. I’m not one that runs to
