Current status of chemotherapy for urothelial tract tumors

Oncology (Williston Park). 1987 Jul;1(5):41-50, 60.

Abstract

The standard therapy for muscle-infiltrating tumors of the bladder remains radical cystectomy with or without radiation. Caution should be exercised about recommending newer regimens outside of clinical trials. However, combination chemotherapy programs can produce dramatic and durable remissions in a significant percentage of patients with advanced urothelial tract malignancies.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / drug therapy*
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / radiotherapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / radiotherapy

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents