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SUBMITTER: Golla V
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7020281 | biostudies-literature | 2019
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Golla Vishnukamal V Lenis Andrew T AT Faiena Izak I Chamie Karim K
Reviews in urology 20190101 4
Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is a common and burdensome malignancy. A substantial proportion of patients with intermediate- and high-risk disease will progress to invasive bladder cancer and are at a significant risk for metastasis and death. Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) therapy for selected cases has been the standard of care for nearly 40 years. Unfortunately, a world-wide shortage has made BCG challenging to obtain. Furthermore, recurrences and progressions do occur. With the ...[more]