I Am a Triathlete and a Bladder Cancer Patient

In Episode 47 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Damon Thomas, a triathlete and a bladder cancer survivor. You can also read Damon’s story in our patient stories section.

Rick and Damon talk about:

Part 1

• Damon’s delayed diagnosis
• His experience with his first cystoscopy, which Damon described as “barbaric”
• As a non-smoker, African-American and triathlete, how Damon did not fit the profile of a traditional bladder cancer patient

Part 2

• How he made the decision to tell others about his bladder cancer
• How Damon put together his medical team
• The degree to which his treatments impacted his triathlon training
• How Damon navigated the mental challenges of the disease
• What advice he would give to fellow bladder cancer patients