Affiliation:
1. Unità Operativa di Radioterapia - Ospedale Civile - Mestre (Venezia)
Abstract
The author reports his experience in the Radiotherapy Unit of the Hospital of Mestre with regard to 270 cases of infiltrating bladder cancer treated with just RT or in combination with chemotherapy. The indication for radiotherapy is examined according to the stage of the disease, taking into account the toxic effects following such treatment. In conclusion the author recommends closer cooperation between specialisations to provide a more effective and tolerable treatment of the disease.