Episode 206: Advances in Bladder Cancer With Andrea Apolo

Chadi welcomes Dr. Andrea Apolo, an internationally recognized leader in bladder cancer research from the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Apolo shares her expertise on recent advancements in urothelial cancer therapy, including key breakthroughs in checkpoint inhibition that have marked a significant turning point in treatment. The conversation delves into optimal sequencing and combination strategies for checkpoint inhibitors, contrasts in treatment approaches between early-stage and late-stage disease, and the evolving landscape of bladder-sparing options. Dr. Apolo also provides an in-depth look at the comprehensive process of designing, executing, and publishing impactful clinical research, highlighted by her latest publication in The New England Journal of Medicine.Read more about her NEJM trial.https://www.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/NEJMoa2401726 Check out Chadi’s website for all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes and other content. www.chadinabhan.com/Watch all Healthcare Unfiltered episodes on YouTube. www.youtube.com/channel/UCjiJPTpIJdIiukcq0UaMFsA