Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer VL

Establishing Nadofaragene Firadenovec in a Large Urology Practice - Daniel Canter

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Ashish Kamat and Daniel Canter discuss the role of nadofaragene firadenovec in the treatment of non muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Dr. Canter, drawing from his firsthand experience in Phase 1, 2, and 3 trials, highlights the therapy's tolerability and its efficacy, particularly noting its superior administration schedule compared to BCG. With a focus on real-world application, they explore the si...

Intravesical Nadofaragene Firadenovec Gene Therapy for BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC - Stephen Boorjian

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Stephen Boorjian discusses rAd-IFNα (nadofaragene firadenovec), a novel intravesical therapy for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Developed with Dr. Colin Dinney, rAd-IFNα is an adenoviral vector combined with Syn 3, turning the bladder into an interferon bioreactor. The phase three trial showed a 53% complete response rate in patients with carcinoma in situ. Secondary endpoint...

Bladder Cancer: En Bloc Resection Technique Shows Promise - David D'Andrea

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Ashish Kamat welcomes David D'Andrea to discuss the eBLOC trial, focusing on en-bloc versus conventional resection of bladder tumors. He highlights the historical context of TURB (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor) and its limited evolution over the years. The eBLOC trial, designed to compare en-bloc and conventional TURB, aimed to improve the quality of resection, crucial for accurate stag...

Chinese Trial Shows Blue Light Cystoscopy Superior for Bladder Cancer Detection - Hongxian Zhang

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Ashish Kamat welcomes Hongxian Zhang to present a phase III study comparing blue light cystoscopy (BLC) with white light cystoscopy (WLC) for bladder cancer detection in China. Conducted across seven hospitals from November 2022 to June 2023, the study involved 158 patients, with 114 remaining in the final analysis. It demonstrates that BLC, especially with Hexaminolevulinate (HAL) and modern 4K L...

BOND-003 Phase 3 Results: Revolutionizing Bladder Cancer Treatment with Intravesical Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec Monotherapy for High-Risk BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC - Mark Tyson

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Ashish Kamat welcomes Professor Mark Tyson to discuss the BOND-003 study results on CG0070, cretostimogene grenadenorepvec (creto), for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Creto, an oncolytic adenovirus, selectively infects and kills cancer cells while sparing normal tissue and induces antitumor immunity. The phase 3 study showed a 75.7% complete response at any time point, with 7...

Exploring Promising Therapies and Genomic Insights in Bladder Cancer Research - Laura Bukavina

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Ashish Kamat welcomes Laura Bukavina to discuss highlights from the SUO 2023 meeting, focusing on bladder cancer research. Dr. Bukavina emphasizes the BOND-003 study on cretostimogene (creto), an adenovirus targeting bladder cancer cells with defective retinoblastoma genes. Creto shows a 75.7% complete response rate, with 74.4% lasting over six months. Another key topic is the ENVISION trial, exam...

Enhancing Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Management with Advanced Visualization Techniques - Stephen B. Williams

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Stephen Williams discusses the evolving role of blue light cystoscopy in detecting non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). The conversation covers its pathophysiology, diagnostic and surveillance applications, emphasizing selective utilization and benefits post-BCG therapy. Dr. Williams references a study in Clinical Genitourinary Cancer, sharing insights from a study comparing blue and white...

Consensus Recommendations to Optimize Low and Intermediate-Risk Bladder Cancer Studies, Journal Club - Rashid Sayyid & Zachary Klaassen

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Rashid Sayyid and Zach Klaassen discuss the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer and the International Bladder Cancer Group's recommendations for clinical trials in bladder cancer. They focus on low and intermediate-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, emphasizing the need for well-designed trials to advance treatment. The panel, comprising 25 multidisciplinary experts, aims to guide late-phase...

Leaders Establish Consensus Criteria for High-Risk Bladder Cancer Trials, Journal Club - Rashid Sayyid & Zachary Klaassen

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Rashid Sayyid and Zach Klaassen discuss the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer and the International Bladder Cancer Group's recommendations for clinical trial design in high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The consensus statement, led by Dr. Ashish Kamat and published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, aims to guide investigators in late-phase clinical trial design. The panel, comprisi...

Advances Bring New Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Options for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer - Kriti Mittal & Guru Sonpavde

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Kriti Mittal and Guru Sonpavde discuss advancements in the treatment of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Dr. Mittal highlights the FDA's 2020 approval of pembrolizumab for high-risk, BCG-unresponsive cases, based on the KEYNOTE-057 study. This study demonstrated a notable clinical response at three and twelve months. Atezolizumab, although showing some response, didn't meet its threshold in a s...