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Evaluating the Benefits of Cretostimogene Plus Pembrolizumab for BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC Management

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Trinity Bivalacqua, MD, PhD,Mark D. Tyson, MD, MPH

Panelists discuss how the combination therapy of cretostimogene plus pembrolizumab offers a promising new approach for managing BCG-unresponsive non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, highlighting its potential benefits and the implications of its FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for clinical practice.

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      Video content above is prompted by the following questions:

      • In your opinion, what does cretostimogene plus pembrolizumab combination therapy offer to the management of BCG-unresponsive NMIBC?
      • Cretostimogene plus pembrolizumab received an FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation in May 2023. What is important for physicians to know or understand about this designation?
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