January 11th 2025
"The increasing expenses associated with bladder cancer treatment highlight wider issues regarding the sustainability of health care expenditures in the US," writes Michael S. Cookson, MD, MMHC, FACS.
Appropriate Risk Stratification Intermediate and high-risk Risk Classification
Experts discuss grading, staging, and risk stratification of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC). Panelists highlight differentiation between the risks of recurrence and progression, emphasizing the importance of categorizing patients into low, intermediate, and high-risk groups based on various factors, including tumor size, grade, and history of recurrence. The importance of continuous prospective observation of patients with NMIBC is emphasized.
Overview of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)
Experts in urology discuss the importance of evaluation to accurately identify the stage and grade of NMIBC, which plays a crucial role in determining the risk category focusing on the distinction between low and high-grade tumors and the significance for each patient with NMIBC.
FDA approves enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab for urothelial carcinoma
December 15th 2023The approval is supported by findings from the phase 3 EV-302 trial, which showed that the combination led to significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival compared with chemotherapy.
Updates on advanced bladder cancer treatment
October 30th 2023"If a patient begins treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy and maintenance immune checkpoint inhibition, second-line options may involve evaluating erdafitinib, ADCs, or participation in clinical trials," says Adanma Ayanambakkam, MD.
FDA accepts resubmission of BLA for N-803 in NMIBC
October 26th 2023The FDA has accepted a resubmitted biologics license application for N-803 for use in combination with BCG for the treatment of patients with BCG-unresponsive non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer carcinoma in situ with or without Ta or T1 disease.