Ep. 199 Addressing Isolation and the Psychosocial Needs of Penile Cancer Patients with Rob Cornes and Rick Bangs

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.

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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.

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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

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RESOURCES

Photocure

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Global Society of Rare GU Tumors (GSRGT)

https://www.gsrgt.com