Immuntherapie mit Checkpoint-Inhibitoren beim lokal fortgeschrittenen und metastasierten Urothelzellkarzinom

Translated title of the contribution: Immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors in local advanced and metastatic urothelial carcinoma

Kurt Miller*, Jürgen E. Gschwend, Axel Merseburger, Margitta Retz, Arnulf Stenzl

*Corresponding author for this work
3 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors has started a new era in the treatment of urothelial carcinoma, which, so far, has been a disease with limited treatment options. However, in the current German S3 guideline for bladder cancer the remarkable improvements provided by immune checkpoint inhibitors have not been reflected. As cancer immunotherapy is a novel approach, there are several questions related to the daily clinical routine: What clinical data was used as the basis for the approval of the individual substances? What does this mean for previous treatment algorithms? What issues must be considered in the management of adverse events? What side-effects may occur and how can they be recognised and treated? The present paper provides an overview of the new treatment options regarding their relevance as well as recommendations for their application in clinical practice.

Translated title of the contributionImmunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors in local advanced and metastatic urothelial carcinoma
Original languageGerman
JournalAktuelle Urologie
Volume49
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)142-156
Number of pages15
ISSN0001-7868
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.04.2018

Research Areas and Centers

  • Research Area: Luebeck Integrated Oncology Network (LION)

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