Ep. 199 Addressing Isolation and the Psychosocial Needs of Penile Cancer Patients with Rob Cornes and Rick Bangs
Description
How do you care for patients with penile cancer? As urologists, we’re trained to think about diagnosis and treatment, but how can we help manage the psychological impacts of penile cancer? In this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Ben Ayres, a urologic oncologist specializing in penile cancer, discusses the unique psychological challenges faced by penile cancer patients with bladder cancer survivor Dr. Rick Bangs and nurse Rob Cornes.
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This podcast is supported by:
Photocure
https://www.photocure.com/
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SYNPOSIS
This episode emphasizes the importance of awareness and peer support in reducing isolation and stigma associated with penile cancer. The conversation also explores the role of multidisciplinary care and the benefits of holistic approaches to patient decision-making.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
04:05 - Isolation in Penile Cancer
06:38 - The Role of Advocacy and Peer Support
15:29 - Shared Decision Making in Penile Cancer Care
23:22 - Value of Multidisciplinary Care
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RESOURCES
Photocure
https://www.photocure.com/
Global Society of Rare GU Tumors (GSRGT)
https://www.gsrgt.com
United States
