Bonus Episode: Contemporary BCG Side Effect Management

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In this new insightful podcast, expert in oncological urology Fred Witjes, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, sits down to discuss management of the side effects that follow Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG). Witjes dives into the absolute and relative contraindications for BCG installation, and explores some of the real-world reasons for BCG treatment discontinuation, before delving into what the signs that clinicians should look out for in their patients, and the procedures they can follow to reduce adverse events after BCG. Other topics discussed include:

Reducing the rate of lower urinary tract symptoms-related BCG treatment discontinuation;
How to increase the confidence of urologists regarding BCG side effect management;
How to make adequate use of the major drug classes used in the management of BCG side effects; and
When healthcare professionals should make the call to switch treatments.

Speakers: Fred Witjes, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands

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