Medical Intel

Bladder cancer is the 4th-most common cancer among men, but when detected early, it can be managed and often cured.  Dr. Lambros Stamatakis discusses how we find and treat this disease, and what we do if it comes back.   TRANSCRIPT Intro: MedStar Washington Hospital Center presents medical intel where our healthcare team shares health and wellness insights and gives you the inside story on advances in medicine. In today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Lambros Stamatakis, Director of Urologic Oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center about bladder cancer. Dr. Stamatakis discusses bladder cancer symptoms, how treatment has advanced over the years, including techniques unique to MedStar Washington Hospital Center and what patients can expect during treatment and recovery. Host: Thanks for joining us today. Dr. Stamatakis: Thanks for having me. Host: So, let’s get started on bladder cancer. How common is it, what do people need to know? Dr. Stamatakis: So, bladder cancer is often considered a bit of an orphan canc