Bladder Cancer Patient and Caregiver Videos

The following video series was created to share experiences of different interventions for the treatment and management of bladder cancer. We interviewed patient advocates, caregivers and healthcare professionals from the BCAN community who in turn provided insight into their experiences of the bladder cancer journey from diagnosis through to treatment and thereafter.

We hope you find them useful and insightful and we thank those who shared their stories and experiences with us.

You and Your Doctor: Preparing for Your Bladder Cancer Consultation

Alan Rosenfeld and Dr Gary Steinberg share the importance of thorough consultations and establishing a strong partnership to ensuring positive outcomes throughout Alan’s bladder cancer journey.

Experiences of Chemotherapy for Treatment of Bladder Cancer

Darrell Nakagawa shares his experiences of chemotherapy, and his advice for others that may be considering or undergoing this treatment option.

Adapting to the “New Normal” After a Radical Cystectomy

Darrell Nakagawa and Steven Baker discuss how they adapted to the new normal and maintained their quality of life after their bladder cancer diagnoses and subsequent surgical interventions.

Cystoscopy and TURBT for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Monitoring of Bladder Cancer

Monica Cox discusses her experiences of cystoscopies and Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT) for the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of bladder cancer.

An Introduction to Immunotherapy

Gail Dykstra and Dr Hoffman-Censits share perspectives on immunotherapy for the treatment of bladder cancer, as well as experiences and outcomes for the patient.

Maintenance Immunotherapy

John Lanci and Dr Hoffman-Censits share perspectives on immunotherapy as a maintenance therapy for the treatment of bladder cancer, as well as experiences and outcomes for the patient.

Caregiving and Bladder Cancer

Steven Baker and his wife Beata Jachulski-Baker share their experiences of the vital role of the caregiver in the bladder cancer journey.