In Episode 47 Part 1 of Bladder Cancer Matters, host Rick Bangs talks with Damon Thomas, a triathlete and a bladder cancer survivor. You can also read Damon's story in BCAN's patient stories section.

Rick and Damon talk about:

• Damon's delayed diagnosis
• His experience with his first cystoscopy, which Damon described as "barbaric"
• As a non-smoker, African-American and triathlete, how Damon did not fit the profile of a traditional bladder cancer patient

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