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Total detection rate was 36% (13/36) in the ultra-low PSA group and 51% (47/93) in the low-PSA group.

Panelists discuss the impact of long-term care in patients with non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), considering the unique needs of specific patient groups and highlighting advancements in NMIBC treatment that may support better care experiences for patients.

Robert J. Motzer, MD, reported that median PFS was 16.4 months in the nivolumab plus cabozantinib arm (95% CI, 12.5-19.3) vs 8.3 months in the sunitinib arm (95% CI, 7.0-9.7) (HR=0.58, 95% CI, 0.49-0.70).

Panelists explore challenges in identification of intermediate risk patients and emphasize importance of risk stratification to improve outcomes in regards to NMIBC.

"The updated results from CLEAR trial confirming that the amount of tumor shrinkage correlates with prognosis through overall survival, PFS, as well as through IMDC prognostic scoring should add further weight to lenvatinib and pembrolizumab being a go-to standard of care in this setting," says Thomas E. Hutson, DO, PharmD.

"With the requirements for an E/M code as noted above, we agree with you that the supporting documentation, if appropriately documented, would support a level 3 outpatient visit for a visit regarding counseling for contraception or family planning," write Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, and Mark Painter.