Bladder Cancer Matters

An Option for Bladder Cancer Patients When BCG Fails Them


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Discover how groundbreaking advancements in bladder cancer care are transforming lives in our latest Bladder Cancer Matters podcast episode!

Host Rick Bangs kicks off BCAN's 20th anniversary "Partners in Progress" series with Karishma Parikh of Ferring Pharmaceuticals.

Learn about Adstiladrin, an innovative gene therapy offering hope and bladder preservation for some patients with high-risk, BCG-unresponsive bladder cancer. With a 96% success rate in preventing progression to muscle-invasive cancer and life-changing patient stories, this episode is packed with insights into how Ferring is driving innovation, supporting patient needs, and reshaping the future of bladder cancer care. Tune in now and be inspired!

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About Adstiladrin:

INDICATION

ADSTILADRIN is a treatment for adults who have all the following:

  • High-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC)
  • Cancer that is not responding to Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) therapy
  • Carcinoma in situ (CIS) with or without other high-grade tumors

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Who should not receive ADSTILADRIN? Do not receive ADSTILADRIN if you have a sensitivity to interferon alfa or any of its components.

What is the most important information I should know about ADSTILADRIN? Individuals who are immunosuppressed or immune-deficient should not prepare, administer, receive or come into contact with ADSTILADRIN.

What should I tell my healthcare provider? Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

What are the possible side effects of ADSTILADRIN? The most common side effects of ADSTILADRIN include: Urinary discharge, fatigue, bladder spasm, urgency to urinate, and blood in your urine.

These are not all the possible side effects of ADSTILADRIN. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-332-1088. You may also contact Ferring Pharmaceuticals at 1-888-FERRING.

What other information should I know about using ADSTILADRIN? For two days following treatment, voided urine should be disinfected for 15 minutes with an equal volume of bleach before flushing.

For more important information, call 1-888-337-7464.

Please see full Prescribing Information.

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