Phase III KEYNOTE-B15: Perioperative Enfortumab Vedotin-ejfv + Pembrolizumab Improves Outcomes in Cisplatin-Eligible Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Phase III KEYNOTE-B15 data demonstrate significant improvements in event-free survival (EFS), overall survival (OS) and pathologic complete response (pCR) rates compared with standard cisplatin-based perioperative chemotherapy. The safety profile was...
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Phase III KEYNOTE-B15: Perioperative Enfortumab Vedotin-ejfv + Pembrolizumab Improves Outcomes in Cisplatin-Eligible Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

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A New Era in MIBC: Perioperative Pembrolizumab + Enfortumab Vedotin Approved for Cisplatin-Ineligible Patients

A New Era in MIBC: Perioperative Pembrolizumab + Enfortumab Vedotin Approved for Cisplatin-Ineligible Patients

On November 21, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda or Keytruda Qlex) combined with enfortumab vedotin-ejfv (Padcev) as a perioperative therapy (neoadjuvant + adjuvant) for adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who are ineligible for cisplatin. This is a first-of-its-kind labeled treatment option in this setting.

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IMvigor011: Signatera™ ctDNA Testing Guides Adjuvant Atezolizumab Benefit in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

IMvigor011: Signatera™ ctDNA Testing Guides Adjuvant Atezolizumab Benefit in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Signatera-positive patients treated with atezolizumab had statistically significant improvements in disease-free and overall survival.

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KEYNOTE-905: First Perioperative Therapy to Demonstrate Survival Benefit in Cisplatin-Ineligible Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

KEYNOTE-905: First Perioperative Therapy to Demonstrate Survival Benefit in Cisplatin-Ineligible Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

First positive Phase 3 trial shows perioperative immunotherapy combination addresses critical gap for cisplatin-ineligible patients.

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Economic Analysis: Trimodal Therapy vs Radical Cystectomy Cost-Effectiveness in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

Economic Analysis: Trimodal Therapy vs Radical Cystectomy Cost-Effectiveness in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

TMT was not cost-effective at 5-year (ICER, $464,291 per QALY) or 10-year (ICER, $308,638 per QALY) time horizons despite improved quality of life.

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Phase III IMvigor011 Trial Validates ctDNA-Guided Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Bladder Cancer

Phase III IMvigor011 Trial Validates ctDNA-Guided Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Bladder Cancer

IMvigor011 trial shows Signatera ctDNA test predicts which bladder cancer patients benefit from adjuvant atezolizumab immunotherapy.

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KEYTRUDA plus Padcev Significantly Improved Event-Free and Overall Survival and Pathologic Complete Response Rate for Certain Patients with Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer When Given Before and After Surgery

KEYTRUDA plus Padcev Significantly Improved Event-Free and Overall Survival and Pathologic Complete Response Rate for Certain Patients with Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer When Given Before and After Surgery

First systemic therapy to improve survival when used before/after surgery for MIBC patients ineligible for cisplatin chemotherapy.

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