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News in English (USA) / 19.05.2026 / 18:00

Recent Advances in Bladder Cancer Treatments Highlighted at AUA Conference

Recent presentations at the AUA conference showcase significant developments in bladder cancer therapies, with ImmunityBio reporting favorable comparative effectiveness data on NAI combined with BCG against Nadofaragene and TAR-200. Additionally, notable findings include the efficacy of Nogapendekin Alfa combined with BCG in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and a major complete response rate observed in very high-risk cases with combination treatments. Experts, including Dr. Kathryn H. Gessner and Dr. Meeks, discussed the implications of these treatments, particularly focusing on understanding response rates and real-world studies of BCG retreatment after failure. Furthermore, new trials, including a Phase 1/2 evaluation of recombinant BCG for BCG-naïve patients, indicate promising directions for future therapies, with Pembrolizumab plus BCG achieving impressive response rates in high-risk groups. The overall landscape suggests increased optimism for patients facing advanced stages of bladder cancer.
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