Contemporary chemotherapy and radiotherapy for inguinal metastases of carcinoma of the penis: a case report

Tumori. 1988 Oct 31;74(5):585-6. doi: 10.1177/030089168807400516.

Abstract

A case is reported of a 76 year old patient with inoperable lymph node metastases from cancer of the penis. Methotrexate and bleomycin chemotherapy and concurrent irradiation were administered. The patient achieved a complete remission and is disease-free 30 months after therapy. The treatment was well tolerated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Bleomycin / administration & dosage
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / administration & dosage
  • Penile Neoplasms / therapy*

Substances

  • Bleomycin
  • Methotrexate