title: Valrubicin: an alternative to radical cystectomy for carcinoma in situ of the bladder.
abstract: Treatment options for patients who fail BCG therapy are limited. While cystectomy may be curative, not all patients can withstand the medical and/or psychologic stresses associated with surgery or resection. Valrubicin represents a safe and effective second-line intravesical therapy.
authors: Urology Health Center, New Port Richey, FL, USA.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Randall
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001500:BCG Vaccine; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery; D015653:Cystectomy; D004317:Doxorubicin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D001500:BCG Vaccine; C016163:valrubicin; D004317:Doxorubicin