Hyperfractionation in the radiotherapy of carcinoma of the bilharzial bladder

ABSTRACT

Hyperfractionation schedule [three fractions per day for five consequent days] was tried in 15 patients with T3-T4 carcinoma of the bilharzial urinary bladder. The results were compared to conventional split course radiotherapy given to another matching group of 15 patients. The study showed the superiority of the hyperfractionation technique in inducing tumor regression and in improving patient's survival. Both groups of patients tolerated the complete radical course of radiotherapy