NCCN Patient Webinar: Bladder Cancer

Experts discuss bladder cancer including basics, treatment options, and how to have an informed conversation with your doctor. See list below for topics discussed. Please note that this is a not an accredited activity.

Topics Discussed:
0:00 - Welcome and Introductions
2:01 - Disease Overview
10:19 - Treatment Overview
23:12 - Who is on Your Cancer Care Team?
25:21 - Systemic Treatment and Side Effects
34:25 - Clinical Trials
36:07 - Patient Perspective and Resources from a Survivor
46:27 - Question and Answer Session
1:23:14 - Closing Remarks

Question and Answer Session:
48:36 - Is there research or guidelines for alkalinization for BCG treatment?
52:00 - What is the impact of the delays in BCG treatment that are longer than the established 6 month period for maintenance?
56:03 - How often should cystoscopies be done to rule out reoccurrences?
58:53 - Are there any other symptoms pre-diagnosis or causes of bladder cancer?
1:00:34 - How often is a cystoscopy repeated as a screening tool in absence of bladder cancer diagnosis on first screen but symptoms continue?
1:02:51 - Causes of bladder cancer and risk factors
1:04:41 - What additional info should I ask my doctors about treatment decisions?
1:06:58 - What represents a 'high volume' surgeon for bladder cystectomy surgeries?
1:11:31 - Could the cancer spread throughout your body after bladder was perforated in surgery?
1:14:04 - Any advances in neoadjuvant and adjuvant treatment?
1:15:39 - Is there any difference between urothelial and transitional cell bladder cancer?
1:16:45 - What does avelumab do? Do you combine with chemotherapy or is it given after?
1:18:27 - What is causing the BCG shortage? What are the plans for treatment?

The Patient Webinars: Bladder Cancer occurred in September and October 2021. This informational program was created in conjunction with the recently updated NCCN Guidelines for Patients® for Bladder Cancer. (https://www.nccn.org/patientre....sources/patient-reso

The NCCN Guidelines for Patients (http://nccn.org/patientguidelines) are available to read and download for free online and via the NCCN Patient Guides for Cancer mobile app. Printed editions can be ordered from Amazon.com for a small fee.

NCCN Guidelines for Patients DO NOT replace the expertise and clinical judgment of the clinician.

Supporters:
This webinar is supported through the NCCN Foundation, by contributions from our corporate supporters EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc.
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About NCCN Foundation®:
NCCN FOUNDATION® is a 501(c)3 organization founded by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education—to empower people living with cancer and advance oncology innovation. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.nccn.org/patients/foundation
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