Dec 3, 2024
Join host Rick Bangs and expert Dr. Kent Mouw, a radiation oncologist from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, as they dive deep into the transformative role of radiation therapy in treating bladder cancer. From debunking myths about radiation to exploring cutting-edge advancements like...
Nov 19, 2024
In this insightful episode of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs engages with Dr. Marc Bjurlin, a leading urologic oncologist and smoking cessation advocate, to explore the profound link between smoking and bladder cancer. Timed with the Great American Smokeout 2024, the episode delves into how smoking increases...
Nov 15, 2024
In this compelling episode of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs speaks with Cindy McCreery, a screenwriter and professor, and Ryan Cooper, an actor and producer, about their powerful new film, I’ll Be There. The movie tells the story of Cindy's brother’s battle with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, inspired by...
Oct 24, 2024
In this episode of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs speaks with Dr. Armine Smith, Director of Urologic Oncology at Sibley Memorial Hospital and a leading expert in bladder cancer. They dive deep into the significant disparities in bladder cancer diagnosis and outcomes between men and women, exploring the...
Oct 10, 2024
In this informative episode of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs welcomes back Dr. Ashish Kamat, an expert in urology and bladder cancer research from MD Anderson Cancer Center. They dive into the latest updates on BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) and its crucial role in treating non-muscle invasive bladder cancer....