Leading the way in urologic cancer care
Our urology cancer specialists treat a high number of patients each year—well above the national average. They’ve also helped develop some of today’s standard GU and urologic cancer treatments, such as targeted therapy. This deep level of expertise and experience helps our patients receive excellent outcomes.
Some cancer programs have doctors who specialize in GU cancers overall or treatment areas, like radiation. But at Penn Medicine, our experts have narrowed their specialties even further. For example, we have medical oncologists who subspecialize in kidney cancers and one of the only radiation oncologists in the United States who subspecializes in bladder cancer. Because they live and breathe their area of focus, you receive care from doctors who have seen it all—and use their experience to create effective treatment plans.
A tumor board involves cancer specialists who meet regularly to discuss individual cases and improve care. Our GU Oncology Tumor Board brings together all the specialists involved in GU and urologic oncology. Our patients benefit from a team of world-class experts—including urologic oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and geneticists—all weighing in. Together, the team creates treatment plans that consider every option and provide creative solutions to difficult problems.
Some GU and urological cancers are passed down through families. Genetic specialists and counselors in our Translational Medicine and Human Genetics program help you understand your personal risks. They also work with you and your urology cancer center doctors to make better care decisions.