Opinion|Videos|September 4, 2024
Managing BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC: Cretostimogene Monotherapy vs. Combination Therapy
Panelists discuss their views on using cretostimogene as monotherapy versus combination therapy, the importance for urologists to stay updated on advances for managing BCG-unresponsive NMIBC, and the potential impact of combining cretostimogene with pembrolizumab on addressing unmet needs in NMIBC care.
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Video content above is prompted by the following questions:
- What are your thoughts regarding cretostimogene as monotherapy versus a combination therapy? Could you comment on how you would use this in your clinical practice either as a monotherapy or combination therapy and which patients may benefit from either approach?
- Why is it important that urologists stay informed about advances in managing BCG-unresponsive NMIBC now that we have multiple therapeutic agents approved in this disease state?
- Please share any closing thoughts regarding the unmet needs that remain in the management of BCG-unresponsive NMIBC, along with the impact cretostimogene plus pembrolizumab combination therapy could have on the overall care of patients with NMIBC.
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