First and Only FDA-Approved Gene Therapy for Bladder Cancer Now Available at Jupiter Medical Center

Jupiter, FL – September 20, 2024 – Jupiter Medical Center is proud to announce that it is among the first in the region to administer a first-in-class gene therapy for bladder cancer. ADSTILADRIN® (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg) is the first and only FDA-approved gene therapy for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Bladder cancer makes up about 4% of cancers in the US, according to the American Cancer Society. The new therapy targets cancer cells more precisely by delivering adenoviral vector-based gene therapy directly into the bladder, prompting the production of an immune-stimulating protein, harnessing the body's natural immune response. The technique reduces the need for invasive procedures or systemic treatments such as chemotherapy, enhancing treatment efficacy and minimizing side effects, offering patients a more personalized and less disruptive path to recovery.

"At Jupiter Medical Center's Anderson Family Cancer Institute, we are witnessing the future of cancer care," said Matthew Hartwig, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, CPh, Oncology Pharmacy Director. "This new therapy benefits patients who are unresponsive to standard treatments and provides hope for more targeted and effective interventions. We are offering our patients the best possible outcomes with fewer disruptions to their daily lives."

“This treatment marks a significant advancement in the fight against bladder cancer,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “We are dedicated to using innovative technology to offer our patients more targeted and effective treatments, elevating the standards of cancer care.”

For more information about this treatment, visit jupitermed.com/urology, call (561) 263-2234, or follow Jupiter Medical Center on Facebook and Instagram @jupitermedicalcenter or on Twitter @JupiterMedCtr.

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