Is Bladder Preservation Right For You with Dr. Jason Efstathiou

20/06/2023 30 min Temporada 3 Episodio 48
Is Bladder Preservation Right For You with Dr. Jason Efstathiou

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In Episode 48 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Dr. Jason Efstathiou about a topic that's frequently on the minds of patients with muscle invasive bladder cancer: Can they keep their bladders?  They discuss: What bladder preservation is The different types of approaches to bladder preservation How many surgeons in the U.S. have taken a conservative approach compared to other countries like the U.K. How it involves many different medical professionals  A recent study showing the effectiveness of bladder cancer preservation vs radical cystectomy  What is currently happening with bladder preservation trials in the US  What patients should know If you like this podcast, you'll love many of the Bladder Cancer Matters podcasts.  Don't forget to like this and subscribe in your favorite podcasting platform.