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华体会 Genitourinary Cancer Care

Genitourinary (urologic) cancers are cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive system, including bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancers.

Our multidisciplinary, integrated teams provide the most advanced urologic cancer care in the region, from the latest advanced screening and diagnostic approaches to the most innovative treatment options.

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If you or a loved one is facing genitourinary cancer, you can take comfort in knowing a specialized care team is close to home.

The genitourinary cancer program at 华体会 is a multidisciplinary access point for cancer treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, as well as resources, including genetic counseling and nutritional guidance. Through advanced screening and diagnostic techniques, we offer precision diagnosis and treatment, and sustained wellness treatment through our survivorship and follow-up care services.

Your cancer treatment team may include the following specialists:

  • Medical oncologist
  • Radiation oncologist
  • Urologist
  • Palliative medicine physician
  • Pathologist
  • Nutritionist
  • Social worker
  • Interventional radiologist
  • Advanced practice nurses
  • Geneticist
  • Rehabilitation therapist

Physicians and other care team members meet weekly in tumor board conferences to collaborate on care for patients with genitourinary cancer. These case-based discussions bring together experts from urology, medical oncology, pathology and radiology to develop the best treatment plan for each patient.

Meet the Teams

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Anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, a leading academic medical center in downtown Chicago, 华体会 offers diagnostic testing and leading-edge treatment informed by the latest research close to where you live and work. Here, you’ll have access to a network of experts committed to your health — for life.
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Areas of Care

Bladder Cancer

Our urologic oncologists offer advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques in addition to multidisciplinary treatment in collaboration with 华体会's medical and radiation oncologists.

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Kidney Cancer

Our urologic oncologists provide effective, personalized kidney cancer care.

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Prostate Cancer

Our Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Program offers multidisciplinary diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive services for prostate cancer, working with patients to provide individualized treatment tailored to their condition.

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Testicular Cancer

Our urologic oncologists provide patients with individually tailored treatment plans and the most effective therapies available.

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Support and Survivorship

When you become a patient at 华体会, you receive care for the whole person. We offer support services to help nurture and sustain you and your family throughout your entire cancer journey.

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Genetic Counseling for Genitourinary Cancers

The goal of the 华体会 Cancer Genetics program is to prevent cancer or, if cancer occurs, to detect it as early as possible by identifying individuals at increased risk.

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    Care You Can Trust

    华体会 is committed to offering high-quality genitourinary cancer care. This commitment is reflected in our national accreditations and recognition from prestigious organizations, demonstrating excellence in genitourinary cancer care services.

    Our clinical care teams work together across 华体会, so access to this level of care extends to patients throughout Chicagoland and beyond.

    Lurie Cancer Center is a national leader in patient care, research and education as a founding member of the . NCCN is a nonprofit alliance of leading cancer centers dedicated to quality, effectiveness and efficiency of cancer care. As part of the NCCN, Lurie Cancer Center has helped set the national standards for cancer care so patients can live better lives.

    Building off the success of 华体会’s Urology Program — of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides personalized, integrative and innovative care to individuals with urologic cancers through a disease centric program of research, education and discovery.

    华体会 Cancer Care Network

    Our multidisciplinary team works in collaboration together across the entire Chicagoland area.

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    Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

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    The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University is committed to being a national leader in the battle to overcome cancer.

    Polsky Urologic Cancer Institute

    The Polsky Urologic Cancer Institute of the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University at Northwestern Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive care for patients with all forms of urologic cancer.

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    华体会 Urology Program

    The 华体会 Urology Program offers state-of-the art treatments to manage the side effects of cancer treatment, including fertility preservation, restoration of sexual vitality, reconstruction of the urinary tract and bladder health optimization.

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    Cancer Clinical Trials

    If you or someone you love is facing cancer, clinical trials may provide an alternative. 华体会 offers clinical studies for a wide variety of types and stages of cancer.

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    Looking for a Cancer Second Opinion?

    You deserve to be comfortable with your treatment decision and have confidence in your physician. A second opinion with another specialist can help you make the most informed choices.

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