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EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF VALRUBICIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN REFRACTORY CARCINOMA IN SITU OF THE BLADDER

Gary D. Steinberg, Robert Bahnson, Stanley A. Brosman, Richard Middleton, Zev Wajsman, Michael J. Wehle

The Journal of Urology · 2000 · 337 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

Valrubicin was effective and well tolerated in patients with carcinoma in situ of the bladder refractory to BCG therapy. Delaying cystectomy while attempting salvage therapy with valrubicin does not pose an undue risk to most patients.

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