Genitourinary cancers are among the commonest cancers arising in the body, making this a vast field that has undergone a tremendous revolution in the last 2 decades. The Genitourinary Cancer program at Nanavati Cancer Centre offers the most advanced diagnosis and treatment for cancers of the urinary tract. It also includes cancers of male genital organs and female genital organs. We follow a patient-centric approach to provide comprehensive care and most effective treatment options for prostate, kidney, urinary bladder, testicular, penile and other types of less common cancers.
Our expert uro-oncologists work closely with onco surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists and allied healthcare specialists to develop a customised treatment plan for patients, based on their specific type of cancer and the patient’s unique needs and preferences.
In addition to offering the latest in clinical care, we provide state-of-the-art techniques such as:
Genitourinary Cancer is a special type of cancer that is found in the urinary system and the male reproductive system. It develops due to the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells within the urinary or reproductive organs. Of the top 10 most common cancers in men, 3 are genitourinary in origin (prostate, kidney and urinary bladder). Similarly, kidney and urinary bladder cancer are among the top 12 most common in women. There are several types of genitourinary cancers.
A patient might experience various signs and symptoms of genitourinary cancer depending on the organ which is affected. Important warning signs which require evaluation include:
Since genitourinary cancer comprises of various kinds of cancer, thus the symptoms may vary for different types of cancer. A patient experiencing some of the above-mentioned symptoms must visit a doctor to evaluate the condition in detail.
The doctor performs various tests to diagnose and stage cancer to develop an effective treatment plan. Diagnostic and staging procedures could include:
Our expert team uro-oncologist surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, nephrologist, pathologists, radiologists, physicians follows a multidisciplinary approach to develop an individualised, state-of-the-art treatment plan for our patients suffering from genitourinary cancer. This plan could include one or more treatments from the following options:
Radiation Oncologist is the specialised doctor for this treatment. Radiotherapy regimens or schedules and protocols are specific for different tumours and hence the time for treatment differs from case to case.
Some of the major factors that lead to Genitourinary Cancer include:
If you think you are facing similar conditions, or have suffered from them in the past, please contact the Nanavati team to schedule an appointment at : +91 22 2626 7500