Ep. 199 Addressing Isolation and the Psychosocial Needs of Penile Cancer Patients with Rob Cornes and Rick Bangs
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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. --- This podcast is supported by: Photocure https://www.photocure.com/ --- 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. --- 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 --- RESOURCES Photocure https://www.photocure.com/ Global Society of Rare GU Tumors (GSRGT) https://www.gsrgt.com
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