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S03 Ep. 31 NMIBC Tumor Board: Upper Tract Challenges with Dr. Mark Tyson and Dr. Sarah Psutka
BackTable Tumor Board
35 minutes
1 month ago
S03 Ep. 31 NMIBC Tumor Board: Upper Tract Challenges with Dr. Mark Tyson and Dr. Sarah Psutka
One of the most common dilemmas in urologic oncology: what do you do when a patient has T1 disease in both the bladder and the ureter? In the final episode of the 2025 NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series, Dr. Vignesh Packiam, Dr. Mark Tyson and Dr. Sarah Psutka share how they approach complex bladder cancer cases with upper tract involvement.
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This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals.
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SYNPOSIS
The doctors discuss complex bladder cancer cases, sequencing treatments for patients with dual ureteral and bladder T1 disease, the impact of cystectomy on quality of life, and the use of blue light cystoscopy and intravesical therapy. They also delve into the rise of bladder cancer in younger patients, considerations for low-grade intermediate-risk disease, and emerging therapeutic options.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction05:52 - Upper Tract Positive Cytology Dilemma09:10 - Cystectomy Considerations15:55 - Developing Better Patient-Reported Outcomes20:26 - Challenges with New Therapeutics26:31 - Deescalating Treatment for Low-Grade Cancer33:29 - Closing Remarks
BackTable Tumor Board
BackTable Tumor Board is a multi-disciplinary podcast for healthcare professionals that play an active role in cancer care.
