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Addressing Cognitive Decline in Bladder Cancer Patients Through Prehab and Rehab - Sarah Psutka

Addressing Cognitive Decline in Bladder Cancer Patients Through Prehab and Rehab - Sarah Psutka

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Zachary Klaassen speaks with Sarah Psutka about cognitive resilience in bladder cancer care. Dr. Psutka explains how cancer treatment, from surgery to chemotherapy, can significantly impact cognitive function, with up to a third of patients experiencing persistent postoperative cognitive dysfunction. She emphasizes the shift from focusing solely on physical frailty to understanding patients' compl...
Bridging Evidence to Practice: Bladder Cancer Therapy Guidelines and Global Implementation - Andrea Apolo

Bridging Evidence to Practice: Bladder Cancer Therapy Guidelines and Global Implementation - Andrea Apolo

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Ashish Kamat talks with Andrea Apolo about implementing new treatment standards in bladder cancer, focusing on the recent EV-302 and CheckMate-901 trials. Dr. Apolo explains how enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab has emerged as the new standard of care for metastatic urothelial carcinoma, showing superior survival outcomes compared to traditional platinum-based chemotherapy. They explore the ch...
Bladder Cancer Research Explores Fecal Transplants and Nutritional Strategies - Laura Bukavina

Bladder Cancer Research Explores Fecal Transplants and Nutritional Strategies - Laura Bukavina

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Laura Bukavina joins Ashish Kamat to discuss the cancer microbiome and nutrition session at the BCAN Think Tank. Dr. Bukavina discusses key presentations on fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) in cancer treatment, highlighting promising results in lung cancer and melanoma. She emphasizes the potential of FMT to improve treatment responses and reduce toxicity. The conversation covers NCI funding opp...
Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Bladder Cancer: Digital Tools for Enhanced Diagnosis and Treatment - David McConkey

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Bladder Cancer: Digital Tools for Enhanced Diagnosis and Treatment - David McConkey

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David McConkey discusses the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in bladder cancer research, focusing on AI pathology. He outlines ongoing collaborations between cooperative groups and industry partners to develop and validate AI tools for cancer diagnosis and treatment prediction. Dr. McConkey emphasizes the importance of open access data, quality control, and rigorous validation in AI re...
Patient Perspectives on Bladder Cancer: Balancing Treatment Options and Shared Decision-Making - Roger Li

Patient Perspectives on Bladder Cancer: Balancing Treatment Options and Shared Decision-Making - Roger Li

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Roger Li discusses findings from a patient panel at the BCAN Think Tank, focusing on decision-making in BCG-unresponsive and muscle-invasive bladder cancer treatment. He emphasizes the emotional journey patients undergo and the importance of empowering them with information. Dr. Li highlights several patient stories, demonstrating diverse treatment choices ranging from bladder-sparing approaches t...
Addressing Cognitive Decline in Bladder Cancer Patients Through Prehab and Rehab - Sarah Psutka
October 25, 2024
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Bridging Evidence to Practice: Bladder Cancer Therapy Guidelines and Global Implementation - Andrea Apolo
October 23, 2024
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Bladder Cancer Research Explores Fecal Transplants and Nutritional Strategies - Laura Bukavina
October 5, 2024
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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in Bladder Cancer: Digital Tools for Enhanced Diagnosis and Treatment - David McConkey
September 4, 2024
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Patient Perspectives on Bladder Cancer: Balancing Treatment Options and Shared Decision-Making - Roger Li
September 4, 2024
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