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Review
. 2015 Sep 4:7:143-51.
doi: 10.2147/RRU.S73566. eCollection 2015.

Optimal management of muscle-invasive bladder cancer - a review

Kristen R Scarpato  1 , Alicia K Morgans  2 , Kelvin A Moses  1
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Review

Optimal management of muscle-invasive bladder cancer - a review

Kristen R Scarpato et al. Res Rep Urol. .

Abstract

Muscle-invasive bladder cancer is a complex disease requiring aggressive management. Patients are often older with comorbid conditions that impact treatment options. This review describes the available therapies for invasive urothelial carcinoma, including chemotherapy, radical extirpative surgery, and bladder-preserving strategies.

Keywords: bladder cancer; neoadjuvant chemotherapy; radical cystectomy; urothelial carcinoma.

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