Patients with metastatic renal cell cancer historically have had a poorprognosis, and attempts with hormonal therapy and chemotherapy have haddisappointing results. In this exclusive Urology Times interview, W. MarstonLinehan, MD, discusses new treatment strategies for renal cell carcinoma,including multimodality therapy with surgery and systemic therapy, and adoptiveimmunotherapy. Dr. Linehan is chief of urologic surgery at the NationalCancer Institute, Bethesda, MD. UT Editorial Consultant Andrew C. Novick,MD, chairman of the Cleveland Clinic Urological Institute, conducted theinterview.
Long-term QUILT-3.032 findings show durable responses with Anktiva plus BCG in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC, with an estimated 84.2% cystectomy-free survival at 3 years.
Sandip M. Prasad, MD, MPhil, discusses the safety profile of mitomycin intravesical solution, including common adverse events and patient counseling during chemoablation for NMIBC.
Sandip M. Prasad, MD, MPhil, discusses 3-year ENVISION trial data showing durable responses with mitomycin intravesical solution for recurrent LG-IR-NMIBC.
Armine K. Smith, MD, discusses sexual health counseling, sex-specific considerations, and organ-preserving approaches for patients undergoing radical cystectomy.
Melissa Hadley Barrett discusses real-world outcomes and tolerability of intranasal vardenafil for men with persistent erectile dysfunction despite prior standard therapy.