Our guests are Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. Trushar Patel, a urologic oncologist here at the University of South Florida. They talk about non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treatment mythbusters. The goal of this podcast is to help educate patients and caregivers about non-muscle invasive bladder cancer so they can be more informed and speak up about which option they feel is right for them. This podcast will help patients better talk with their healthcare team so they can make informed decisions about their non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treatment. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. **** October 2, 2025

Our guest is Dr. Sijo Parekattil, a urologist near Orlando, Florida. He talks with us about Male Chronic Pelvic Pain. Learn what you should know about symptoms, treatment and improving your quality of life. For more podcasts, follow The Urology Care Podcast on Spotify, SoundCloud, and/or iTunes. Don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** September 16, 2025

Our guest is Dr. Irene Crescenze, an Associate Professor of Urology at Ohio State Univeristy. She talks with us about Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, or GSM. Learn what you should know about symptoms, treatment and improving your quality of life.  For more podcasts, follow The Urology Care Podcast on Spotify, SoundCloud, and/or iTunes.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** May 30, 2025

We have two guests with us to debunk some urology mythbusters. Dr. Brennan Lee is a urology resident at the University of Oklahoma and Dr. Irene Crescenze is a urologist at Ohio State University. Want to know the truth behind these urologic mythbusters? Listen along and put your knowledge to the test! Topics covered: -Incontinence and aging -Vasectomies -Pain and kidney stones -Prostate cancer and trouble peeing -UTis and cranberry supplements For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** February 6, 2025

Our guest is Dr. Kyle Richards, a urologic oncologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin. He talks with us about the basics around non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Learn about common symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options to start talking with your health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Support provided by independent educational grants from: ImmunityBio, Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. UroGen Pharma, Inc. **** December 6, 2024

Our guest is Dr. Trushar Patel, a urologic oncologist and Residency Program Director at the University of South Florida. He talks with us about the basics around muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Learn about common symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options to start talking with your health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Support provided by an independent educational grant from Astellas and Pfizer, Inc. **** November 7, 2024

Our guest is Henry Butler, a prostate cancer survivor from the United Kingdom and owner of The Butlers Wine Cellar. He talks with us about his prostate cancer journey and shares details about men's health so other patients can feel comfortable chatting about it in their own lives. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** October 31, 2024

Our guests are Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. Heather Honoré Goltz, a professor of social work at the University of Houston Downtown and a bladder cancer caregiver. The goal of this podcast is to give support and guidance to urologic cancer patients, their loved ones and their friends. Dr. Scarpato and Dr. Goltz talk about the psychosocial and emotional impact of a urologic cancer and review tips to help with the well-being and care of both patients and caregivers. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any topic section: 01:18 - Introduction 04:39 - Stages of urologic cancer journey 13:01 - Cancer treatment and the impact of family, work and way of life 19:28 - Coping methods and self-care tips for patients and caregivers 26:46 - Impacts of money on emotional and mental health 31:41 - Things that are not talked about during healthcare visit 34:17 - Final thoughts Funding and support provided by Astellas and Pfizer Oncology. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** September 25, 2024

Our guest is Dr. Daniel Lin, a urologist, professor and Chief of Urologic Oncology at the University of Washington and professor of the Division of Public Health Sciences at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The goal of this podcast is to help patients and caregivers learn how prostate imaging is used to detect prostate cancer. Dr. Lin talks about prostate imaging as it relates to the American Urological Association, or AUA, clinical guidelines. Our hope is that this podcast will help patients to better talk with their doctors so they can make informed decisions about their prostate health and care. This podcast was sponsored in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** September 12, 2024

Our guest is an incredible woman and bladder cancer survivor, Margo. In this episode, Margo details her battle with cancer, the loneliness she felt during treatment and how gratitude pulled her out of the dark. Keep listening to hear Margo share her inspiring story. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** July 25, 2024

Our guest is Reuben Samuels, the President of Breathe Easy International and a cystic fibrosis survivor. He talks about living with cystic fibrosis and his journey fighting for his own health along the way. Reuben shares some great insight into men's health and advocates for men getting the help they need to stay healthy. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** June 27, 2024

Our guest is Dr. Kevin McVary, Director of the Center for Male Health and Professor in the Department of Urology at the Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center. He helps to answer the question, "What is Urology?" and gives insight into what it takes to become a urologist. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** April 25, 2024

Our guest is Dr. Nitin Yerram, director of urologic research and director of urologic oncology at Hackensack University Medical Center, in the department of urology. He talks with us about what you should know about clinical trials so patients and caregivers can be more informed. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any topic section: 0:41 - Introduction 1:00 - What is a clinical trial? 2:13 - Phase of a clinical trial 5:20 - Could clinical trials offer better care than standard treatments? 6:48 - Who should take part in a clinical trial? 8:12 - Benefits of taking part in a clinical trial 9:54 - Positive feedback about clinical trials 12:14 - Questions for patients and caregivers to ask their doctor 13:23 - Privacy and rights of the patient during a clinical trial 16:10 - Fees to know about with clinical trials 17:25 - Where to find resources about clinical trials 19:21 - Final thoughts Supported by an independent educational grant from Merck. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** March 28, 2024

We have two guests with us who specialize in urologic oncology to talk urology mythbusters. Dr Kyle Richards is a urologist at the University of Wisconsin and Dr. Ruchika Talwar is a urologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Want to know the truth behind these urologic mythbusters? Listen along and put your knowledge to the test! Topics covered: -Holding your urine and bladder problems -Vasectomies -Kegel exercises -Penile fractures -UTIs For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. **** February 22, 2024

The goal of this podcast is to talk about changes in sexual and vaginal health that women may have during menopause, as well as ways to help. We discuss how sexual and vaginal health may impact quality of life, and how seeking help for these changes may go beyond just having sex. We have Dr. Suzette Sutherland back with us to discuss this topic. Patient resources provided through the generous support of Astellas. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living…gyhealth-extra. **** December 20, 2023

This is the second podcast of a three-part series, and the goal of this podcast is to talk about what women may go through during menopause and how hormones like estrogen and other hormone-free aids can help. In this podcast, we talk about quality of life and why it may be of great value to know that the changes in symptoms women experience can be managed and do not just have to be a part of aging. We have with us, again, Dr. Suzette Sutherland to discuss this topic with us. Patient resources provided through the generous support of Astellas. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living…gyhealth-extra. **** December 18, 2023

This is the first podcast of a three-part series, and the goal of this podcast is to help people learn about perimenopause and menopause, and talk about ways to help with these changes. In this podcast, we talk about midlife and menopausal symptoms such as vasomotor or hot flashes, changes in women's menstrual cycles, mood and sleep changes, bladder leaks and sexual health and vaginal changes. We have Dr. Suzette Sutherland with us to discuss this topic. Patient resources provided through the generous support of Astellas. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. **** December 14, 2023

In this episode, we have two of the Urology Care Foundation’s Humanitarian Grant Program Recipients with us to talk about their passion for helping bring care to others. The work these doctors do across the world helps the lives of patients and their families. Listen along as Rajiv K. Singal, MD, FRCSC and Dana Weiss, MD share their stories. For more information about Humanitarians in Urology, check out our website here: https://www.urologyhealth.org/humanitarianism/humanitarians-in-urology. For more information about urology, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. **** November 9, 2023

Our guest is Tupper Stevens, manager of Museum and Archives for the William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History. She talks with us about genitourinary trauma and how war impacts fertility for men over the years.  For more information, please subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. **** October 12, 2023

On this episode of the Urology Care Podcast, we sat down with two guests on the topic of sexual function after prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Stacy Loeb is a professor of urology and population health at NYU and the Manhattan VA. Dr. Daniela Wittmann is a clinical associate professor emerita at the University of Michigan, Department of Urology. For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. **** September 29, 2023