Opinion|Videos|March 13, 2025
Dr. Galsky’s Perspectives on the CheckMate 274 Data Results
Author(s)Matthew Galsky, MD
An expert discusses how recent data on adjuvant anti–PD-1 trials highlight the significance of disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS), guiding clinical decisions. In muscle-invasive urothelial carcinoma (MIBC), event-free survival (EFS) and OS benefits without delaying curative cystectomy are crucial. Adjuvant nivolumab is typically initiated within 12 weeks post cystectomy, considering pathology, recovery, and performance status.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- What are your perspectives on the data, and what has been learned? How are you applying these results to your practice?
- To what degree do you consider the benefit regarding DFS vs OS in adjuvant anti–PD-1 trials?
- What is the importance of EFS and OS benefit with no associated delay in curative intent radical cystectomy for your patients with MIBC?
- What is the time window in patients after radical cystectomy prior to initiating adjuvant nivolumab (if no metastases)? Which factors inform your decision?
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