Living with a Urologic Cancer

Did you know urologic cancers affect the organs and structures of the male and female urinary system and the male reproductive system and that common types of urologic cancers are: bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular, just to name a few?

There are many feelings that come with having or caring for someone with a urologic cancer. It is of great value to learn about ways to help with the well-being and care of both patients and caregivers. We sat down with two health care experts who have worked with urologic cancer patients, both in a work setting and in the home.

Dr. Kristen Scarpato is a urologic oncologist who has a great deal of experience working with patients and caregivers of urologic cancer and knows the struggles people may go through on a daily basis. Dr. Heather Honoré Goltz is a professor of social work and also knows firsthand the life of a caregiver. When her grandmother had bladder cancer, Dr. Goltz was a key member of her support team.

Dr. Scarpato and Dr. Goltz talk about the many topics around urologic cancer. They review ways patients and caregivers can be prepared to talk with their health care teams and how to cope with this new chapter in their lives.

The below video podcast can be used to help patients and caregivers gain support, hope and guidance as they learn more about their urologic cancer.

Living with a Urologic Cancer Video Podcast

Funding and support provided by Astellas and Pfizer Oncology.