In Part 2 of the Bladder Cancer Awareness Month series, Dr. Kulkarni, Dr. Lalani and Dr. Wallis examine a "systemic therapy first" approach. Using a real-world patient scenario, the doctors break down the latest clinical trial data and discuss how the surge in neoadjuvant therapy is reshaping everyday decision-making.

The conversation also tackles the unique challenges of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma. From evidence gaps in upper tract care to the complexities of trial design, this episode offers a forward-looking map of the evolving urothelial cancer landscape.

This podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Tolmar, AbbVie, Astellas, Eisai, Ipsen, Merck, Bayer, TerSera.

The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinical data from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.ca

From practical risk stratification to the real-world challenges of delivering BCG, Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani and Dr. Christopher Wallis lead a conversation with Dr. Kulkarni about non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and its rapidly evolving treatment landscape.

Dr. Kulkarni is a urologic surgeon at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, and a surgeon-scientist and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. As a thought leader in bladder cancer, he shares key clinical decision points, patient-centred considerations, and practical strategies that clinicians can apply today.

This podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Tolmar, AbbVie, Astellas, Eisai, Ipsen, Merck, Bayer, TerSera.

The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinical data from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.ca

In this episode, Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani, Dr. Christopher Wallis, and Dr. Alex Wyatt walk through the fundamentals of clinical genomics and why it matters for routine practice. They discuss which alterations matter in prostate cancer, germline vs. somatic testing, ctDNA test use cases and limits, and more.

Dr. Alex Wyatt is an Associate Professor in Urologic Sciences and holds the President’s Excellence Chair in Precision Oncology at the University of British Columbia. He is also a Senior Scientist at the Vancouver Prostate Centre and BC Cancer, where his work focuses on advancing clinical genomics and precision oncology in prostate cancer.

This podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by Pfizer, Tolmar, AbbVie, Astellas, Eisai, Ipsen, Merck, Bayer, TerSera.

The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinical data from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.ca

Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani and Dr. Christopher Wallis also discuss the RAMPART trial, LITESPARK-011, and the K-COMPASS model. This final recap episode highlights how evolving adjuvant strategies and combination sequencing are reshaping the kidney cancer landscape. Be sure to listen to Episodes 35 and 36 for the full ASCO GU recap, covering key updates in prostate and bladder cancer!

The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinical data from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.ca

This podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by Pfizer, Tolmar, AbbVie, Astellas, Eisai, Ipsen, Merck, Bayer, TerSera.

Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani and Dr. Christopher Wallis discuss practice-changing data in non-muscle invasive and muscle-invasive bladder cancer, including perioperative strategies,bladder-sparing approaches, and emerging targeted therapies. Don’t forget to watch or listen to Episode 35 and Episode 37 for updates on prostate and kidney cancer!The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinicaldata from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.caThis podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by Pfizer, Tolmar, AbbVie, Astellas, Eisai, Ipsen, Merck, Bayer, TerSera.

Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani and Dr. Christopher Wallis also highlight Canadian-led innovation in the GUNS trial and early data from the PAnTHA study, and discuss how Prostate Cancer Working Group 4 may redefine trial design. Episode 35 is the first of three ASCO GU recap episodes, so don’t miss Episode 36 on bladder cancer and Episode 37 on kidney cancer!

The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinical data from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.ca

This podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by Pfizer, Tolmar, AbbVie, Astellas, Eisai, Ipsen, Merck, Bayer, TerSera.

In Episode 34, Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani and Dr. Christopher Wallis sit down with Dr. Fleshner to explore how an academic surgeon transitioned from traditional clinical and research roles into medical entrepreneurship. From tackling Canada’s BCG shortage to co-founding a pharmaceutical company that sold for over a billion dollars, Dr. Fleshner walks through how he has built and scaled successful businesses in medicine.

This episode delivers a masterclass on growing your impact beyond the clinic without losing your connection to medicine.

The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinical data from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.ca

This podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by AbbVie, Astellas, Ipsen, and Merck.

In Episode 33, Dr. Aly-Khan Lalani and Dr. Christoper Wallis sit down with Dr. Daniel Heng, Clinical Professor at the University of Calgary and Head of Medical Oncology at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Together, they explore the full landscape of mentorship and sponsorship in academic medicine, from what makes an exceptional mentee to how leaders identify and support rising talent.

The View on GU with Lalani & Wallis integrates key clinical data from major conferences and high impact publications, sharing meaningful take home messages for practising clinicians in the field of genitourinary (GU) cancers. Learn more about The View on GU: theviewongu.ca

This podcast has been made possible through unrestricted financial support by Novartis, Bayer, Astellas, Tolmar, Ipsen, J&J, Merck, Pfizer, Eisai and AbbVie.