Recurrence and BCG Resistance in High-Risk NMIBC

At a median follow-up of 9 months, the confirmed objective response rate to disitamab vedotin plus pembrolizumab was 75% in the overall population.

In this episode, Ashish M. Kamat, MD, MBBS, highlights the state of bladder cancer care in recognition of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.

“Our study highlights critical gaps in health care equity when it comes to treatments that have been shown effective in prolonging survival,” says Solomon Woldu, MD.

“It's not a replacement for clinical judgment, obviously. But at the end of the day, the idea is that it shows you what your next steps are based on what the American Urological Association and [Society of Urologic Oncology] guidelines are for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer,” Chad R. Ritch, MD, MBA, FACS.

The phase 3 trial will assess the anti-tumor activity of 9MW2821 plus toripalimab vs chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.

The approval is supported by data from cohort 1 of the phase 3 THOR trial.