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Opinion|Videos|October 21, 2024

Examining the Effects of PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Differences on Patient Outcomes: Adherence, BCG Maintenance, and Resource Management

Author(s)Félix Guerrero-Ramos, MD, PhD, FEBU , Srikala Sridhar, MD , Jens Bedke, MD

Key Takeaways

Disparities in clinical guidelines and access to therapies can lead to varied treatment outcomes in uro-oncology.
Patient adherence is influenced by treatment complexity, financial constraints, and healthcare professional support.
Resource allocation and utilization depend on the availability of specialized care and healthcare delivery efficiency.

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Panelists discuss how the differences in routes of administration, durations of therapy, and control arms among PD1/PD-L1 inhibitors in trials may impact patient care, resource utilization, and treatment adherence, highlighting key insights from recent Uro Oncology presentations.

Episodes in this series

EP. 1 Exploring NMIBC: Overview, Symptoms, Risk Factors and Staging

EP. 1 Exploring NMIBC: Overview, Symptoms, Risk Factors and Staging

EP. 2 NMIBC Treatment Insights: Standard of Care, BCG Immune Response, and Patient Outcomes

EP. 2 NMIBC Treatment Insights: Standard of Care, BCG Immune Response, and Patient Outcomes

EP. 3 Exploring PD-1/PD-L1 Pathways and Innovative Treatments for NMIBC

EP. 3 Exploring PD-1/PD-L1 Pathways and Innovative Treatments for NMIBC

EP. 4 Innovations in NMIBC Treatment: The Synergy of BCG and PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors

EP. 4 Innovations in NMIBC Treatment: The Synergy of BCG and PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors

EP. 5 Collaborative Strategies: Urologists and Oncologists Enhancing Outcomes for High-Risk NMIBC

EP. 5 Collaborative Strategies: Urologists and Oncologists Enhancing Outcomes for High-Risk NMIBC

EP. 6 Navigating PD-1/PD-L1 Agents: Influential Factors in Choosing the Right Therapy

EP. 6 Navigating PD-1/PD-L1 Agents: Influential Factors in Choosing the Right Therapy

EP. 7 Phase 3 Trials of PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors in NMIBC

EP. 7 Phase 3 Trials of PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitors in NMIBC

EP. 8 Examining the Effects of PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Differences on Patient Outcomes: Adherence, BCG Maintenance, and Resource Management

EP. 8 Examining the Effects of PD-1/PD-L1 Inhibitor Differences on Patient Outcomes: Adherence, BCG Maintenance, and Resource Management

EP. 9 Exploring Emerging Data in NMIBC

EP. 9 Exploring Emerging Data in NMIBC

EP. 10 Optimizing Multidisciplinary Care for BCG-Naive, High-Risk NMIBC

EP. 10 Optimizing Multidisciplinary Care for BCG-Naive, High-Risk NMIBC

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Explain how these differences may impact patient care, resource use, and adherence. [Uro Oncology presentation by Psutka]Bedke 2023

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