NEOADJUVANT POLYCHEMOTHERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH INVASIVE BLADDER CANCER

Abstract

The article discusses increasing the effectiveness of complex treatment and improving the quality of life of patients with invasive bladder cancer through the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Materials and methods: 28 patients with invasive bladder cancer who underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy with subsequent evaluation of its effectiveness according to RECIST criteria. Results: stabilization was observed in 9 (32.1%) cases, progression – in 3 (10.7%), partial regression – in 14 (50%), complete regression – in 2 (7.1%). Conclusions: achieving complete and partial tumor regression allowed patients to undergo organ-conserving surgery, which contributed to improving their quality of life.