Dr. Ruchika Talwar leads the discussion in the multidisciplinary coordination required to deliver intravesical therapy for patients with bladder cancer. Nurse practitioners and nurses play a central role in administering treatments, managing side effects, coordinating follow-up care, and helping patients navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of therapy. The team highlights how clear communication among physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy teams, and schedulers is essential to ensure patients receive timely and personalized care. Patient education resources, such as those from the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN), can also help patients better understand treatment and reduce anxiety during the intravesical therapy process.
Contributors:
Dr. Ruchika Talwar is a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Meredith Donahue is a urology nurse practitioner at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville Tennessee.
Brynn Moore is a surgical neuro-oncology nurse that specializes in urologic oncology.