Bladder preserving combined modality therapy for invasive bladder cancer
Held, J.; Volpe, H.
Oncology Nursing Forum 18(1): 49-57
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0190-535X PMID: 2003116 Document Number: 368468
The purpose of this paper is to increase the nurse's knowledge about invasive bladder cancer through discussion of a current protocol treatment using chemo and radiation therapy. Pathophysiology, clinical features, and current medical management are addressed along with appropriate nursing interventions, including symptom management and patient/family education. Research supports the observation that once patients complete the protocol regimen, the complete response rate is high and the need for radical surgery is low.