The role of radiotherapy in metastatic bladder cancer

Abstract

The management of metastatic bladder cancer is palliative. Best outcomes are achieved in those who are fit enough for systemic therapies. The place of radiotherapy in these patients is mainly for symptom control, in particular haematuria. However, a small proportion, especially those with oligometastases, will benefit from more radical treatment. In this review, we look at the evidence currently available for radiotherapy in this setting.