Opinion|Videos|December 31, 2024
BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC: Insights for Newer Treatment Modalities
Author(s)Katie S. Murray, DO, MS
Key Takeaways
- BCG-unresponsive NMIBC is defined by persistent or recurrent high-grade tumors or carcinoma in situ after adequate BCG therapy.
- This condition requires alternative therapeutic strategies or radical cystectomy due to the failure of BCG treatment.
Katie S. Murray, DO, offers advice to urologists considering the adoption of newer treatment modalities for BCG-unresponsive non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), encouraging them to integrate these therapies into practice in light of the positive clinical trial data while emphasizing the potential for improved patient outcomes and the importance of staying informed about evolving treatment options.
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Episodes in this series
- What advice do you have for urologists considering the adoption of newer treatment modalities for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC, especially in light of the positive clinical trial data?
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