New U.S. Survey of Military Service Members and Veterans with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Reveals 53% Were Diagnosed at Age 50 or Younger and Barriers to Care
Key Highlights
- ➤53% of respondents were diagnosed with NMIBC by age 50
- ➤63% reported barriers or challenges to receiving treatment
- ➤49% reported challenges accessing provider-recommended treatment
- ➤93% would try anything to avoid full bladder removal
- ➤Survey involved 100 military service members and veterans; data unweighted
Expert Statements
Patrick Soon-Shiong, Founder, Executive Chairman and Global Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of ImmunityBio
“A cancer diagnosis can be difficult to navigate, and these findings show that understanding the diagnosis does not always mean patients feel equally prepared to weigh treatment options or make decisions”
Patrick Soon-Shiong, Founder, Executive Chairman and Global Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of ImmunityBio
“We believe patients and their care teams need clear, accessible information about available treatments and resources so they can have informed conversations about care.”
Jeffrey A. Jones, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
“The survey findings demonstrate many issues we have observed in our experience from frequently seeing veterans with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer”
Jeffrey A. Jones, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
“The results of the survey reveal several challenges that can affect a patient’s experience, and vary from facility to facility, but can include difficulties with appointments, care coordination, and gaining access to recommended treatment.”
Jeffrey A. Jones, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
“There are established and distinct care pathways for most malignancies being treated in VA clinics and hospitals.”
Jeffrey A. Jones, Professor of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston
“Educational resources can clearly assist veterans in understanding their treatment options, and in navigating their course between VA and community providers, to better enable more informed discussions with their health care teams.”
New U.S. Survey of Military Service Members and Veterans with Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Reveals 53% Were Diagnosed at Age 50 or Younger and Barriers to Care
* In national survey of military service members and veterans with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) (“respondents” throughout) conducted by The Harris Poll, 53% were diagnosed by age 50, and 28% were diagnosed by age 40
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