Radiotherapy combined with deep regional hyperthermia in elderly and frail patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer: quality analysis of hyperthermia and impact on clinical results

Radiotherapy combined with deep regional hyperthermia in elderly and frail patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer: quality analysis of hyperthermia and impact on clinical results

AbstractPurpose: Radiotherapy (RT) in combination with deep regional hyperthermia (HT) after transurethral removal of bladder tumor (TURBT) can be offered to elderly and frail patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC).Methods: In total, 21 patients (mean age 84 years) with unifocal or mult...

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Main Authors: Adela Ademaj, Emsad Puric, Dietmar Marder, Olaf Timm, Thomas Kern, Roger A. Hälg, Susanne Rogers, Oliver Riesterer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:International Journal of Hyperthermia
Subjects:
Radiotherapy
deep regional hyperthermia
muscle-invasive bladder cancer
temperature metrics
thermal dose
hyperthermia sessions
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/02656736.2023.2275540

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