In patients who are medically poor surgical candidates, what are the treatment options available for bulbomembranous urethral cancer?
Does it differ for localized vs. node-positive?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
The evidence is thin, but these patients may be treated by chemo-radiation. Whether they are urothelial cancer or squamous cell carcinoma the aim would be to get in a worthwhile radiation dose, say 65-70Gy, with reasonable sensitizing chemotherapy if they have the kidneys to tolerate it. Sometimes t...