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Multidisciplinary approach required for urothelial carcinoma

By Whang, byung-woo | translator Hong, Ji Yeon

24.12.23 05:06:52

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Expanded treatment options for treating urothelial carcinoma¡¦discussions are being made about optimal treatment options

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Doctors emphasize the importance of individualized treatment studies, such as biomarker, and approach to achieve cancer remission

New drugs, such as immunotherapy, have been introduced as the first-line treatment for urothelial carcinoma, which was primarily treated with platinum-based chemotherapies. The treatment landscape for the disease is constantly evolving.

As more treatment options became available, doctors are now discussing the optimal treatment for each disease stage to establish the standard therapy.

Discussions about being made about curative intent, in other words remission, in the long term. Dr. Enrique Grande, professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid, and Dr. In-ho Kim, professor at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, have discussed the treatment landscape and unmet needs of urothelial carcinoma.

Whang, byung-woo(tuai@dailypharm.com)
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