According to the AUA/SUO guidelines, BCG is a recommended initial postsurgical treatment for high-grade T1 or high-risk Ta and newly diagnosed CIS 1
TURBT †, ‡
Ta
BCG
BCG reinduction
Cystectomy
T1
BCG
Cystectomy
CIS
BCG
BCG reinduction
Cystectomy
† In a high-risk patient who is fit for surgery with persistent high-grade T1 disease on repeat resection, or T1 tumors with associated CIS, LVI, or variant histologies, initial radical cystectomy may be considered.
‡ If patient is unwilling or unfit for cystectomy, alternative options are available according to AUA Expert Opinion.
Ongoing shortages of BCG correlate with increased recurrence2
- Supply shortages of BCG have persisted for more than a decade, forcing urologists to ration doses and prioritize BCG for high-risk patients3,4
In a recent retrospective analysis*:
(n=211)
of patients experienced recurrence when BCG supplies were adequate
(n=191)
(n=211)
(n=191)
- Primary endpoint: rate of tumor recurrence from 30 days after transurethral resection to the end of follow-up at 24 months
- Relative risk: 0.7, 95% confidence interval [0.60, 0.82]; P<0.001
*Study group experiencing BCG shortage observed from October 2013 to December 2016; control group observed from November 2011 to September 2013.2
According to the AUA, the response to the BCG shortage has focused on BCG prioritization5
Low-Risk
BCG Is Not Recommended
Intermediate-Risk
BCG Is Not Recommended
- Use intravesical chemotherapy as the first-line option.
High-Risk
BCG Is Recommended, at Full-Strength If Possible
- If the full dose is not feasible, use 1/2 to 1/3 dose, and use 1/3 dose for maintenance (If supply exists for maintenance therapy for patients with NMIBC, limit dose to 1 year).
- If BCG is not available, alternatives to BCG may also be considered with an induction and possible maintenance regimen.
AUA/SUO guidelines recommend cystectomy when BCG fails1*
TURBT †, ‡
Ta
BCG
BCG reinduction
Cystectomy
T1
BCG
Cystectomy
CIS
BCG
BCG reinduction
Cystectomy
† In a high-risk patient who is fit for surgery with persistent high-grade T1 disease on repeat resection, or T1 tumors with associated CIS, LVI, or variant histologies , initial radical cystectomy may be considered.
‡ If patient is unwilling or unfit for cystectomy, alternative options are available according to AUA Expert Opinion.
- Patients may be ineligible due to risk factors such as age, psychological state, nutritional status, cognitive status, and medical comorbidities6
- Some patients are unwilling to undergo radical cystectomy due to concerns about significant life changes and potential complications7
For the treatment of NMIBC after BCG,
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS ARE NEEDED
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For the treatment of NMIBC after BCG, ADDITIONAL OPTIONS ARE NEEDED >
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