Being a Bladder Cancer Patient with Carlos Glender

Carlos and his wife, Angie, on vacation in British Columbia.
Carlos and his wife, Angie, on vacation in British Columbia.

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In this episode of “Bladder Cancer Matters,” host (and bladder cancer survivor) Rick Bangs interviews Carlos Glender, a non-muscle invasive bladder cancer survivor. Carlos had a Stage 1 high-grade bladder cancer.

Rick and Carlos talk about the symptoms that Carlos experienced that led him to go to his doctor, what it was like to receive a bladder cancer diagnosis, being treated with BCG in a time when the drug is in short supply, what it was like to attend a BCAN Bladder Cancer Summit for Patients and Families, as well as the importance of maintaining a positive attitude.

This podcast was made possible by FerGene and Merck. We are grateful for their support.

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