Viewpoints

Following ESMO 2023, a panel of experts on bladder cancer review recent updates and discuss the evolving treatment landscape, with a focus on non–muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Michael J. Kennelly, MD, FPMRS, FACS, joined by Kevin D. Benson, MD, MS and Karyn S. Eilber, MD, leads a comprehensive Urology Times® Viewpoints discussion on patient-centric management of overactive bladder (OAB). They cover an overview of OAB, standard care treatments, device and procedural advancements, and practical considerations for patient-centric care. The session delves into diagnostic assessments, symptom presentations, impact on quality of life, guideline recommendations for treatment, and the clinical benefits and limitations of standard pharmacological treatments. The experts also discuss the role of device-based therapies like sacral neuromodulation and intravesical botulinum toxin type A, focusing on patient eligibility, clinical experiences, and managing post-procedure care. They share insights on adapting procedures to enhance patient comfort, managing expectations, and the importance of follow-up care, providing valuable advice for enhancing patient experiences in OAB management.

This Urology Times® Viewpoints video series provides a detailed exploration of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), led by Dr. Sam Chang of Vanderbilt University and featuring expert panelists Dr. Gary Steinberg, Dr. Sandip Prasad, Dr. Mark Tyson, and Dr. Roger Lee filmed at Society for Urological Oncology (SUO) 2023. The series delves into the nuances of staging and grading NMIBC, emphasizing the differences between low-grade and high-grade tumors and their implications for treatment strategies. The discussion spans a range of topics including the management of high-risk and intermediate-risk NMIBC, the challenges in treating the BCG unresponsive population, and the examination of new therapeutic advances and clinical trials, such as N803, TAR 200, and Cretostimogene Grenadenorepvec, underscoring the importance of personalized care in NMIBC treatment.

A panel of urologists and radiation oncologists who specialize in treating patients with prostate cancer provide comprehensive insights on the utilization of rectal spacers and multidisciplinary care.

A panel of experts discuss recent advances and key updates on the use of PSMA-targeted PET imaging in patients with prostate cancer.

Expert panelists review the evolving roles of PSMA-targeted PET imaging and conventional imaging in patients with prostate cancer.

Reactions to the emergence of novel immunotherapy agents for treatment of bladder cancer, including increased administration in community urology practices, and recommendations for sequencing newer therapies into treatment algorithms.

Neal Shore, MD, FACS; Bobby Liaw, MD; Vivek K. Narayan, MD, MS; and Ashley E. Ross, MD, PhD, share key insights on advances in the use of androgen receptor inhibitors (ARIs) and discuss the urologist’s role in managing patients with mCSPC and nmCRPC.

Experts in treating prostate cancer highlight recent clinical data and discuss practical implications for patient care.