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    Defining Priorities to Improve Patient Experience in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
    (IOS Press, 2018-01-20) Garg, Tullika; Connors, Jill Nault; Ladd, Ilene G.; Bogaczyk, Tyler L.; Larson, Sharon L.; Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine
    Although approximately 75% of bladder cancers are non-muscle invasive (NMIBC) at diagnosis, most research tends to focus on invasive disease (e.g., experiences related to radical cystectomy and urinary diversion). There is a lack of studies on quality of life, and especially qualitative research, in bladder cancer generally. As a result, relatively little is known about the experiences and needs of NMIBC patients. Objective: To understand patient experience, define care priorities, and identify targets for care improvement in NMIBC across the cancer continuum. Methods: Through focus groups, patients treated for NMIBC (stage