Final report of the OLYMPUS Jelmyto trial: Takeaways for urologists
“I think that these data firmly establish UGN-101, or Jelmyto, as a bona fide treatment option for kidney preservation for patients with low-grade, non-invasive urothelial cancer in the upper urinary tract,” says Seth P. Lerner, MD.
In this video, Seth P. Lerner, MD, gives the final results of the phase 3 OLYMPUS trial, which studied the efficacy of mitomycin-containing reverse thermal gel (UGN-101; Jelmyto) in patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma and supported the FDA approval of the treatment in this setting.
Lerner is a professor in the Scott Department of Urology and Beth and Dave Swalm Chair in urologic oncology at the Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
FDA grants cretostimogene grenadenorepvec Breakthrough and Fast Track Designations for NMIBC
December 5th 2023The designations, which will expedite the development and regulatory review of cretostimogene grenadenorepvec in this setting, are supported by results from the phase 3 BOND-003 trial.
Speaking of Urology Podcast: Dr. Ritch and Dr. Katz discuss new bladder cancer management app
December 7th 2021“It's not a replacement for clinical judgment, obviously. But at the end of the day, the idea is that it shows you what your next steps are based on what the American Urological Association and [Society of Urologic Oncology] guidelines are for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer,” Chad R. Ritch, MD, MBA, FACS.
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.
