In this special crossover episode of BackTable Urology and the Bladder Cancer Matters Podcast, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia and Rick Bangs, a bladder cancer survivor and advocate, discuss the importance of shared decision-making in bladder cancer care. Their conversation highlights how integrating patient values with clinical evidence can improve satisfaction and outcomes across the continuum of disease—from non-muscle invasive to metastatic bladder cancer. The episode underscores the evolving nature of treatment planning, the role of patient education, and the need for care models that balance quality of life, longevity, and individual goals.
Contributors:
Dr. Aditya Bagrodia is an associate professor of urology and genitourinary oncology team leader at UC San Diego Health in California and adjunct professor of urology at UT Southwestern.
Rick Bangs is the host of the Bladder Cancer Matters Podcast.