This podcast is part of the Bladder Cancer Caregivers Podcast series, a series to help provide more understanding and guidance for people impacted by bladder cancer, to include friends, family and caregivers. Our guest is Dr. Frank Sloan, a bladder cancer survivor who speaks openly about his journey, emotions, support and strategies of bladder cancer as a way to showcase one's self-care. The goal of this podcast is to help patients and caregivers learn about the importance of self-care and building a support system from the personal experience of a bladder cancer survivor.

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0:57 - Introduction

1:40 - Experience with symptoms and getting diagnosed with bladder cancer

5:52 - Emotional aspect of getting bladder cancer after prostate cancer

6:40 - Experience of treatment and recovery with bladder cancer

8:07 - Getting involved with a bladder cancer support group

11:54 - Things learned from others at support groups

13:18 - Caregiver presence at support groups

17:26 - Self-care dealing with anxiety around follow up appointments

18:17 - Things learned about himself and about those who supported him

20:37 - Advice for patients and caregivers

Patient resources provided through the generous support of Seagen and Astellas.

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November 3, 2022