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GU ASCO Highlights: Key Takeaways for Clinicians

with Dr. Ben Maughan & Dr. Shilpa Gupta

Do you need a recap of the latest urologic oncology research presented at GU ASCO 2025? This episode of BackTable Urology features a multidisciplinary discussion among three leading voices in urology and medical oncology – Drs. Bogdana Schmidt, Shilpa Gupta, and Ben Maughan – covering the most notable results presented at this year’s meeting.

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Ep 219 GU ASCO Highlights: Key Takeaways for Clinicians with Dr. Ben Maughan & Dr. Shilpa Gupta

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Shilpa Gupta

Dr. Shilpa Gupta is the director of Genitourinary Medical Oncology at Taussig Cancer Institute and co-leader of the Genitourinary Program at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dr. Ben Maughan

Dr. Ben Maughan is a genitourinary oncologist at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Dr. Bogdana Schmidt

Dr. Bogdana Schmidt, MD, MPH, is a urologic surgeon specializing in urologic oncology at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Synopsis

First, the doctors cover a wide range of topics including PARP inhibitors for prostate cancer, HER2-targeting antibody drug conjugates in bladder cancer, adjuvant chemotherapy for upper tract urothelial carcinoma, and biomarkers such as KIM-1 in kidney cancer. Highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, the experts also critique the COSMIC-313 trial and discuss the nuances of applying new therapeutic combinations in real-world clinical practice.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
09:20 - TALAPRO-2 Trial Insights
19:29 - Bladder Cancer: Immuno-Oncology Combinations and HER2
27:42 - NIAGARA and iNDUCT Trials
33:32 - Future Directions in Upper Tract Treatment
37:38 - Biomarkers in Kidney Cancer: KIM-1
46:43 - COSMIC-313: Triplet Therapy in Renal Cell Carcinoma
52:39 - Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

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