Podcast Rerelease: Quality of Life After Bladder Removal Surgery

 
BCAN Scientific Advisory Board Member, Bernard Bochner, MD
Dr. Bernard Bochner

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In this compelling episode of “Bladder Cancer Matters,” host Rick Bangs revisits a vital conversation with Dr. Bernard Bochner from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. They dive into the findings of a groundbreaking quality of life survey involving over 400 bladder cancer patients who underwent a radical cystectomy.

Dr. Bochner shares insights on how urinary diversions impact physical, sexual, and emotional health over time, revealing encouraging data that shows most patients return to their baseline quality of life within two years. This is a must-listen for anyone facing bladder removal surgery or supporting someone who is.

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