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This pivotal study demonstrates that the combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab not only extends progression-free survival but also significantly improves overall survival rates in patients with untreated advanced urothelial carcinoma.

Recent studies highlight the potential of cabozantinib plus atezolizumab in improving progression-free survival for mCRPC patients and confirm the benefits of high-dose radiotherapy in high-risk prostate cancer treatment, offering new insights into personalized care strategies.

Pembrolizumab now represents a transformative advancement in the adjuvant treatment of clear cell renal cell carcinoma, significantly reducing the risk of progression or death by 38% compared to placebo.

A recent phase 3 trial has shown that the combination of nivolumab and gemcitabine–cisplatin significantly improves survival rates in patients with previously untreated advanced urothelial carcinoma. This combination therapy resulted in a median survival of 21.7 months compared to 18.9 months with gemcitabine–cisplatin alone.

Understanding the impact of lymphovascular invasion on overall survival in RCC patients is crucial for surgical decision-making and postoperative care.

Delve into key insights from ASCO 2023, which emphasized patient-centered care in genitourinary oncology, including the efficacy of virtual prostate cancer clinics and the critical need for initiating serious-illness conversations.