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Understanding Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)
- Jimi Stewart was diagnosed with a type of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer at age 39 after noticing blood in his urine. Now, 40, he has no evidence of disease after becoming the first person in Texas to receive Inlexzo, the breakthrough drug-releasing therapy.
- Thanks to Inlexzo, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in September 2025, Jimi, a rollerblading enthusiast, was able to avoid surgery to remove his bladder.
- Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is a common form of the disease where the cancer has not invaded the muscular layer of the bladder wall.
- Jimi hopes that by sharing his story, he’ll inspire others to find their voice and speak openly about whatever they’re facing, even any “embarrassing” health issues they may have.