July 16th 2025
The Continuity Grant will support projects in bladder cancer and/or upper tract urothelial carcinoma that were previously scientifically reviewed, approved, and funded.
FDA approves nivolumab plus cisplatin/gemcitabine in urothelial carcinoma
March 7th 2024The approval is based on data from the phase 3 CheckMate-901 trial, which demonstrated improved overall survival and progression-free survival with the nivolumab-combination therapy vs cisplatin/gemcitabine alone.
Long-term data highlight efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy in UTUC
February 28th 2024Adjuvant chemotherapy after nephroureterectomy continued to show an efficacy benefit versus surveillance in patients with upper tract urothelial cancer, according to long-term follow-up data from the phase 3 randomized POUT trial.
Stable patient function, health reported with N-803 plus BCG in NMIBC
February 7th 2024"The data from the QUILT 3.032 Quality of Life study suggest that many patients not only have a durable response but also report no decline in physical function, which is very important for these patients,” says Karim Chamie, MD.
Dr. Sankin and Dr. Aboumohamed on advances in urologic cancer care
February 3rd 2024"There's just a lot of active trials being studied, and hopefully, in the next 5 or 10 years, we'll see another handful of agents get approved and really start to make some headway in [NMIBC]," says Alexander I. Sankin, MD.
BCG-unresponsive NMIBC: Advancements are finally moving the needle
February 1st 2024"I predict 2024 will be a banner year for progress in the management of [NMIBC], and not only will we be moving the needle but also turning up the volume in this historically quiet space," writes Michael S. Cookson, MD, MMHC, FACS.
Forward Looking NMIBC Treatment Advancements and Needs in 2024
In this final episode, panelists conclude with reflections on the significant progress made in treating NMIBC over the past decade, particularly in the last 5 years. Looking ahead to 2024, experts in urology express excitement about investigational treatments (ie, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec and UGN 102), the potential for personalized medicine, emphasizing the need to understand molecular characteristics of the disease for better treatment customization. The session also highlights the importance of balancing quality of life with effective treatment strategies, and the prospect of utilizing emerging therapies early in the disease process.
Novel Approaches and Recent Trial Updates in Intermediate-risk NMIBC
This video segment explores various investigational strategies, including the use of agents like UGN 102, and recent clinical trials for intermediate-risk NMIBC. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing side effects with efficacy and the shift towards non-surgical management in treating intermediate-risk NMIBC and in the BCG-naive population.