Topic
Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
Podcasts
Tumor Board # 67Jun 18, 2026Bladder Cancer Risk Stratification: Best Practices
Why does up to 10% of bladder cancer pathology change on expert review, and what does that mean for your intermediate and high-risk patients? In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Bogdana Schmidt interviews urologists Dr. Kristen Scarpato and Dr. Sunil Patel to explore the complexities of diagnosis and risk assessment in non–muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). They discuss the real-world challenges of pathology interpretation, risk-group assignment, evolving diagnostic tools, and the impact these factors have on treatment decisions and patient outcomes.
Urology # 310Jun 18, 2026Bladder Cancer Risk Stratification: Best Practices
Why does up to 10% of bladder cancer pathology change on expert review, and what does that mean for your intermediate and high-risk patients? In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Bogdana Schmidt interviews urologists Dr. Kristen Scarpato and Dr. Sunil Patel to explore the complexities of diagnosis and risk assessment in non–muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). They discuss the real-world challenges of pathology interpretation, risk-group assignment, evolving diagnostic tools, and the impact these factors have on treatment decisions and patient outcomes.
- Tumor Board # 63Jun 4, 2026
Launching Co-Managed APP/MD Clinics for Bladder Cancer
Are traditional bladder cancer care models falling behind as new therapies flood the field and reshape the landscape? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Bogdana Schmidt talks with Dr. Amy Luckenbaugh and DNP/APP Meredith Donahue about building a co-managed intravesical therapy clinic that rethinks care for patients with non–muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). With innovative agents increasing patient volume and complexity, the team discusses adapting care models to new realities.
- Urology # 306Jun 4, 2026
Launching Co-Managed APP/MD Clinics for Bladder Cancer
Are traditional bladder cancer care models falling behind as new therapies flood the field and reshape the landscape? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Bogdana Schmidt talks with Dr. Amy Luckenbaugh and DNP/APP Meredith Donahue about building a co-managed intravesical therapy clinic that rethinks care for patients with non–muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). With innovative agents increasing patient volume and complexity, the team discusses adapting care models to new realities.
- Urology # 305Jun 2, 2026
Immune Therapy Innovations for BCG Unresponsive Cancer
Ready to move beyond “one-size-fits-all” for BCG-unresponsive NMIBC? In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Ruchika Talwar hosts Dr. Sam Chang to discuss the evolving treatment landscape for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). They explore why BCG may fail, the science and clinical rationale behind new immunotherapies and gene therapies, practical approaches to patient selection, treatment sequencing, and surveillance, and the value of emerging biomarkers, empowering urologists to make more informed, personalized decisions in complex cases of NMIBC.
- Urology # 273Nov 14, 2025
Enhancing Care Coordination in Bladder Cancer Treatments
With the right protocols (and the right team!), urology clinics can proactively manage the side effects of intravesical therapy. This in-studio episode from the 2025 NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series features unique perspectives from Vanderbilt nurse practitioner Meredith Donahue and surgical nurse Brynn Moore, both with focuses in urologic oncology. Hosted by Dr. Ruchika Talwar, we cover the practical and logistical considerations in intravesical therapy administration.
- Urology # 271Nov 7, 2025
How Biomarkers Enhance Precision Medicine in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
As new genetic and AI-powered tools emerge for bladder cancer screening, are we getting closer to reducing the need for invasive cystoscopies? In part five of the 2025 BackTable NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series, host Dr. Vignesh Packiam engages in an insightful discussion with Dr. Sarah Psutka from the University of Washington and Dr. Katie Murray from NYU about the complexities and potential benefits of using biomarkers in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
- Urology # 267Oct 21, 2025
Sequencing Therapies in NMIBC Management
New FDA-approved therapies for BCG-refractory non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)–where do they fit in the treatment algorithm, and how do you administer them? This installment of the 2025 NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series features host Dr. Bogdana Schmidt, assistant professor of Urologic Oncology at the University of Utah, and leading urologic oncologists Dr. Mark Tyson from Mayo Clinic Arizona and Dr. Suzanne Merrill from Colorado Urology.
- Urology # 266Oct 17, 2025
Guide to Patient-Centered Counseling in NMIBC Care
When a patient is diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), how do you tailor the conversation and treatment plan to their individual needs (and fears)? In part two of the 2025 NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series, host Dr. Vignesh Packiam is joined by Dr. Sima Porten from UCSF and Dr. Patrick Hensley from the University of Kentucky to discuss patient-centered diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
- Tumor Board # 29Oct 7, 2025
Enhancing Care Coordination in Bladder Cancer Treatments
With the right protocols (and the right team!), urology clinics can proactively manage the side effects of intravesical therapy. This in-studio episode from the 2025 NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series features unique perspectives from Vanderbilt nurse practitioner Meredith Donahue and surgical nurse Brynn Moore, both with focuses in urologic oncology. Hosted by Dr. Ruchika Talwar, we cover the practical and logistical considerations in intravesical therapy administration.
- Tumor Board # 26Oct 7, 2025
Sequencing Therapies in NMIBC Management
New FDA-approved therapies for BCG-refractory non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)–where do they fit in the treatment algorithm, and how do you administer them? This installment of the 2025 NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series features host Dr. Bogdana Schmidt, assistant professor of Urologic Oncology at the University of Utah, and leading urologic oncologists Dr. Mark Tyson from Mayo Clinic Arizona and Dr. Suzanne Merrill from Colorado Urology.
- Tumor Board # 25Oct 7, 2025
Guide to Patient-Centered Counseling in NMIBC Care
When a patient is diagnosed with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), how do you tailor the conversation and treatment plan to their individual needs (and fears)? In part two of the 2025 NMIBC Creator Weekend™ series, host Dr. Vignesh Packiam is joined by Dr. Sima Porten from UCSF and Dr. Patrick Hensley from the University of Kentucky to discuss patient-centered diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.
- Urology # 253Aug 5, 2025
BCG Shortage: Salvaging Bladder Cancer Care When Standard Care Is Scarce
How do you effectively treat your bladder cancer population with an insufficient supply of BCG? Dr. Amy Luckenbaugh, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins host Dr. Ruchika Talwar to highlight challenges and solutions to managing bladder cancer amidst ongoing BCG shortages.
- Tumor Board # 20Jul 22, 2025
BCG Shortage: Salvaging Bladder Cancer Care When Standard Care Is Scarce
How do you effectively treat your bladder cancer population with an insufficient supply of BCG? Dr. Amy Luckenbaugh, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins host Dr. Ruchika Talwar to highlight challenges and solutions to managing bladder cancer amidst ongoing BCG shortages.
- Urology # 209Jan 14, 2025
Management of Bladder Cancer: Insights from Community Practice
Are you a private practice urologist looking to build your bladder cancer service lines? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Tom Jayram, urologist from Nashville joins host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss the latest advancements in non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treatment. The conversation focuses on the unique experiences and practical considerations in managing this complex condition in the community setting.
- Urology # 177Jul 9, 2024
Latest Approaches to Treat High-Risk NMIBC
Dr. Ashish Kamat discusses contemporary management of high-risk, non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and his thoughts into the future of this arena.
- Urology # 64Nov 9, 2022
Management of BCG-refractory NMIBC
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia speaks with two fellow urologic oncologists, Dr. Timothy Clinton (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) and Dr. Eugene Pietzak (Memorial Sloan Kettering), about the management of BCG-refractory non muscle-invasive bladder cancer.