Our guests are Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. Heather Honoré Goltz, a professor of social work at the University of Houston Downtown and a bladder cancer caregiver.
The goal of this podcast is to give support and guidance to urologic cancer patients, their loved ones and their friends. Dr. Scarpato and Dr. Goltz talk about the psychosocial and emotional impact of a urologic cancer and review tips to help with the well-being and care of both patients and caregivers.
Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any topic section:
01:18 - Introduction
04:39 - Stages of urologic cancer journey
13:01 - Cancer treatment and the impact of family, work and way of life
19:28 - Coping methods and self-care tips for patients and caregivers
26:46 - Impacts of money on emotional and mental health
31:41 - Things that are not talked about during healthcare visit
34:17 - Final thoughts
Funding and support provided by Astellas and Pfizer Oncology.
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September 25, 2024
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