[Immunotherapy in advanced urothelial cancer]

Magy Onkol. 2021 Dec 7;65(4):339-346. Epub 2021 Nov 10.
[Article in Hungarian]

Abstract

Cisplatin containing chemotherapy has proven benefit for muscle-invasive locally advanced and metastatic urothelial cancer. The carboplatin based combinations are less effective in these settings. In most cases for the platinum based chemotherapy ineligible patients only the best supportive care could be given. The treatment options have expanded in the past few years with the introduction of systemic immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors. We review the relevant clinical trials' data which can completely transform the treatment landscape of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • B7-H1 Antigen
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell* / drug therapy
  • Cisplatin
  • Humans
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Immunotherapy
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms* / drug therapy

Substances

  • B7-H1 Antigen
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Cisplatin