Urological Cancer
Urologic cancers are cancers that affect the organs of the urinary and reproductive systems, including the bladder, kidneys, prostate, penis, and testicles:
Symptoms
- Kidney cancer : Blood in the urine, back pain, fatigue, weight loss, fever
- Bladder cancer
- Other symptoms include changes in urination and sexual function.
Urologic cancers are caused by abnormal, rapid cell growth, which can be due to genetic mutations or exposure to environmental toxins. Smoking tobacco is a major risk factor.
Treatments for urologic cancers include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy. Advanced technologies like the da Vinci Si Robot can help reduce recovery time and pain.
The majority of urologic cancers are detected early, when they are still confined to the organ.