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The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Bladder Cancer Canada
16 episodes
3 weeks ago
Send us a text In this episode, our Ron shares his story about receiving a life-changing bladder cancer diagnosis. He recounts the tests that led to discovering suspicious tumors, his decision to seek a second opinion, and ultimately choosing bladder removal with a urostomy. He opens up about undergoing BCG treatment during COVID, navigating both non-muscle and muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and the challenges of chemotherapy. He shares his positive outlook on life after treatment, now enjoy...
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Send us a text In this episode, our Ron shares his story about receiving a life-changing bladder cancer diagnosis. He recounts the tests that led to discovering suspicious tumors, his decision to seek a second opinion, and ultimately choosing bladder removal with a urostomy. He opens up about undergoing BCG treatment during COVID, navigating both non-muscle and muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and the challenges of chemotherapy. He shares his positive outlook on life after treatment, now enjoy...
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Episodes (16/16)
The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Ron’s Story: Defying a Stage 4 Prognosis with Resilience and Gratitude
Send us a text In this episode, our Ron shares his story about receiving a life-changing bladder cancer diagnosis. He recounts the tests that led to discovering suspicious tumors, his decision to seek a second opinion, and ultimately choosing bladder removal with a urostomy. He opens up about undergoing BCG treatment during COVID, navigating both non-muscle and muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and the challenges of chemotherapy. He shares his positive outlook on life after treatment, now enjoy...
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3 weeks ago
48 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Rob’s Story: From Diagnosis to Resilience with a Neobladder
Send us a text In this uplifting episode, Rob sits down with host Summer Stewart to share his bladder cancer journey—beginning with an early diagnosis made possible by what he calls his “bonus artery.” He reflects on the process of choosing a neobladder, undergoing surgery ten years ago, and how he's been thriving ever since. Rob talks about living a full, active life, traveling with his family, and the importance of making informed decisions. His story is a powerful reminder that life ...
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3 months ago
29 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Tim Saw Red: I Never Expected a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis
Send us a text When Tim saw blood in his urine after a hockey injury, cancer was the last thing on his mind. Fit, active, and just shy of his 50th birthday, he thought it was just a bruise. But a shocking diagnosis of high-grade urothelial carcinoma turned his world upside down. In this powerful episode, Tim shares his deeply personal journey—from initial disbelief to aggressive treatment, life-altering surgeries, and a long road to recovery.
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6 months ago
30 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Susan’s Story: A Decade of Strength – Surviving Bladder Cancer
Send us a text Susan’s bladder cancer journey began in 2012. Little did she know at the time that her journey would span over 10 years, 45 rounds of BCG, 39 Cystoscopies, 8 surgeries, 4 rounds of intravesical chemotherapy, a radical cystectomy, a nephrectomy and a hysterectomy. In this episode, Susan reflects on how she navigated her various treatments, any side effects experienced, and how she was able to return to living life “normally”. Interviewed by Summer Stewart, Susan’s s...
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8 months ago
28 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Ryan’s Story: Coping with Bladder Cancer at 36 and Finding Strength in Community
Send us a text At just 36 years old, Ryan London was diagnosed with bladder cancer—an experience that turned his world upside down. Now, two years later, he reflects on his journey of resilience, strength, and the unwavering support from his family, medical team, and Bladder Cancer Canada. In this episode, Ryan shares how he navigated his diagnosis with the help of a strong community and the invaluable connections he made with others facing similar challenges. Ryan also reflects on wha...
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10 months ago
51 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Stewart's Story: Keeping a Positive Mindset While Facing Bladder Cancer
Send us a text Join Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast host Summer Stewart, as she sits down with Stewart Press, a remarkable individual whose story of overcoming bladder cancer will inspire and uplift. Stewart, shares his powerful journey of resilience, demonstrating how a positive mindset and a focus on holistic well-being can transform one's battle against this formidable disease. Read more about Stewart: My Cancer Journey and how life changes your mindset instantly, to what really matte...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
A Bladder Cancer Survivor Story: Turning Lemons into Lemonade with Krysta Brkich
Send us a text Get ready to be inspired as we welcome back the incredible Krysta Brkich on our latest episode of The Bladder Cancer Canada podcast, this time joined by our wonderful host Summer Stewart! In this captivating installment, Summer sits down with Krysta to explore even deeper into her remarkable journey, filled with resilience, courage, and triumph over bladder cancer. From navigating the challenges of diagnosis to finding strength in the face of adversity, Krysta shares her ...
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1 year ago
41 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Reflecting on men's health & our humble beginnings on Father's Day
Send us a text To celebrate Father's Day, we talk with Jack Moon about the humble beginnings of BCC, its phenomenal growth over the past 12 years, and about Jack’s dream for the future.
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3 years ago
45 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Bladder Cancer Doesn't Discriminate
Send us a text Bladder cancer doesn’t discriminate when it comes to age. In this episode, we speak with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer patient Julie about her 28 years of dealing with recurring bladder cancer tumours after being diagnosed at age 22. Julie talks candidly about dealing with bladder cancer tumours during both her pregnancies and the treatment she received to save the lives of herself and her babies. We hope that through ongoing awareness, especially during bladder cancer awa...
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3 years ago
43 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
The BCG Podcast
Send us a text BCG is a long name that many of us only guess at the pronunciation (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin). But most people aren’t aware it has been part of Canadian medical history for decades, and how a Canadian was involved in its use as a cancer treatment. In this podcast, hosted by Collin Whitehouse, the unique and exciting history of BCG is explained by Dr. Alexander Zlotta. Dr. Zlotta is a Professor in the Department of Surgery and Urology at University of Toronto,...
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3 years ago
57 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
The BCG Podcast
Send us a text BCG is a long name that many of us only guess at the pronunciation (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin). But most people aren’t aware it has been part of Canadian medical history for decades, and how a Canadian was involved in its use as a cancer treatment. In this podcast, hosted by Collin Whitehouse, the unique and exciting history of BCG is explained by Dr. Alexander Zlotta. Dr. Zlotta is a Professor in the Department of Surgery and Urology at University of Toronto,...
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3 years ago
57 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Don't fit the profile of the typical bladder cancer patient?
Send us a text The average bladder cancer patient is an older male who has smoked, worked with certain chemicals or has a family history of bladder cancer. Does that mean you can’t have bladder cancer? That’s what Krysta thought. She’s a 37-year-old woman who has never smoked or worked in an industry associated with the risk of bladder cancer, and has no family history of bladder cancer. So, when she was diagnosed with bladder cancer, she was shocked. Bladder Cancer Canada's Tawny Barratt tal...
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3 years ago
43 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Could a lifelong need for catheterization have led to bladder cancer?
Send us a text That’s one topic discussed by Bladder Cancer Canada’s Tawny Barratt and cancer survivor Angela in this podcast. In the podcast, Angela tells Tawny she was born with spina bifida. “My spine was on the other side of my back in a sack the size of an orange. I needed surgery to fix that and there was a lot of nerve damage.” Among other things, her brain wasn’t communicating with her bladder. “There was never a signal saying, ‘it’s time to go.’ My parents were told I wou...
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3 years ago
52 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Celebrating Mothers and Caregivers with Lisa Garland
Send us a text Join us for this very special podcast on Mother’s Day as we talk to mom Lisa about her experience being a caregiver to her two sons, Matteo and Nicco, while they both battled cancers at very young ages. In this unbelievable story, Lisa talks candidly about her experience when Matteo, who is turning 14 years old next month, was diagnosed with bladder cancer when he was only 16 months old. Matteo would then have his bladder removed when he was 2 and a half years old after scans s...
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3 years ago
58 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Jane Brown Talks About David Guttman and Bladder Cancer Canada
Send us a text Listen to Jane Brown on Zoomer's new show, The Morning Zoom with Sam and Jane as she talks about David Guttman and how he began Bladder Cancer Canada after being diagnosed with bladder cancer 25 years ago. She talks about her involvement with recording our first podcast, during Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and helping to tell David's story. Jane lost her mother, Sandy, to bladder cancer in 2012 and has been an advocate at Bladder Cancer Canada in her memory since 2015. We a...
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4 years ago
4 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
The Bladder Cancer Canada Awareness Month Podcast
Send us a text Zoomer Radio's Jane Brown and David Guttman, co-founder of Bladder Cancer Canada, recalls how scared and alone David felt when he got his bladder cancer diagnosis 25 years ago. Back then, awareness about bladder cancer was very low. Patients and their loved ones faced a long and lonesome road through a difficult treatment process. Often, their only support system was the medical teams who tended to their bodily disease. Even as he battled his own cancer,...
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4 years ago
22 minutes

The Bladder Cancer Canada Podcast
Send us a text In this episode, our Ron shares his story about receiving a life-changing bladder cancer diagnosis. He recounts the tests that led to discovering suspicious tumors, his decision to seek a second opinion, and ultimately choosing bladder removal with a urostomy. He opens up about undergoing BCG treatment during COVID, navigating both non-muscle and muscle-invasive bladder cancer, and the challenges of chemotherapy. He shares his positive outlook on life after treatment, now enjoy...