The CABEM Initiative: Saving Patients With Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer

The CABEM Initiative: Saving Patients With Muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer

Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is an aggressive disease with a complex treatment. In Brazil, as in most developing countries, data are scarce, but mortality seems exceedingly high. We have created a centralized program involving a multidisciplinary clinic in a region comprisi...

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Main Authors: Fernando Korkes, José Henrique D. Santiago, Guilherme Andrade Peixoto, Frederico Timóteo, Suelen P. Martins, Narjara P. Leite, Daisy Barreiros, Sidney Glina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Société Internationale d’Urologie Journal
Subjects:
bladder cancer
coordination of care
regional medical programs
hospital mortality
patient navigation
patient care team
Online Access:https://siuj.org/index.php/siuj/article/view/189/139
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Summary:Muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is an aggressive disease with a complex treatment. In Brazil, as in most developing countries, data are scarce, but mortality seems exceedingly high. We have created a centralized program involving a multidisciplinary clinic in a region comprising 7 municipalities. Helping patients with adequate performance status get the right treatment helped to reduce 90-day mortality after radical cystectomy from 37% to 1.9%.
ISSN:2563-6499

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