Status of integrated irradiation and cystectomy for bladder cancer.
The rationale and representative results of integrated irradiation and cystectomy for bladder cancer are reviewed and an hypothesis regarding the mechanism and benefits of such treatment formulated. The basis for uncertainty regarding the value of preoperative irradiation is outlined and a perspective on the resolution of this uncertainty provided.
D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000601:surgery*; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000401:mortality / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*