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FGFR3 Mutation Status and FGFR3 Expression in a Large Bladder Cancer Cohort Treated by Radical Cystectomy: Implications for Anti-FGFR3 Treatment?†

Bas W.G. van Rhijn, Laura S. Mertens, Roman Mayr, Peter J. Boström, Francisco X. Real, Ellen C. Zwarthoff, Joost L. Boormans, Cheno Abas, Geert J.L.H. van Leenders, S. A. Gotz, Katrin Hippe, Simone Bertz, Y. Neuzillet, Joyce Sanders, Annegien Broeks, Michiel S. van der Heijden, Michael A.S. Jewett, Mirari Márquez, Robert Stoehr, Alexandre R. Zlotta, Markus Eckstein, Yanish Soorojebally, Hossain Roshani, Maximilian Burger, Wolfgang Otto, François Radvanyi, Nanor Sirab, Damien Pouessel, Bernd Wullich, Theodorus van der Kwast, Núria Malats, Arndt Hartmann, Yves Allory, Tahlita C.M. Zuiverloon

European Urology · 2020

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Summary

This international multi-centre cohort study investigated the prevalence and clinical significance of FGFR3 mutations and expression in a large bladder cancer population treated by radical cystectomy. As suggested by the title, the findings provide insights into patient stratification for anti-FGFR3 targeted therapies, though specific efficacy outcomes require consultation of the full manuscript. The work contributes to understanding molecular heterogeneity in bladder cancer and potential therapeutic implications.

UK applicability

Findings are directly applicable to UK urology and oncology practice, given the international cohort composition and the relevance of radical cystectomy as standard of care in the United Kingdom. Results may inform molecular testing and treatment selection pathways in UK cancer services.

Key measures

FGFR3 mutation status, FGFR3 protein expression levels, clinicopathological outcomes in radical cystectomy patients

Outcomes reported

The study examined FGFR3 mutation status and protein expression levels in a large cohort of bladder cancer patients who underwent radical cystectomy, with implications for targeted anti-FGFR3 therapeutic strategies.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Observational cohort
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.1016/j.eururo.2020.07.002
Catalogue ID
BFmommpjky-u180mt

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