Genitourinary Cancer Treatment Services Specialized care for bladder, prostate, kidney, testicular and penile cancers; and germ cell tumors.

Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer forms in tissues of the bladder (the organ that stores urine). Most bladder cancers are transitional cell carcinomas (cancer that begins in cells that normally make up the inner lining of the bladder).  According to the National Cancer Institute, common symptoms of bladder cancer include:

• Blood in the urine (making the urine slightly rusty to deep red),
• Pain during urination, and
• Frequent urination, or feeling the need to urinate without results.

These symptoms are not sure signs of bladder cancer. Infections, benign tumors, bladder stones, or other problems also can cause these symptoms. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor so that the doctor can diagnose and treat any problem as early as possible.

For more information:
Bladder Cancer: What You Should Know
What You Need To Know About™ Bladder Cancer

Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.   According to the National Cancer Institute, a man with prostate cancer may not have any symptoms. For men who have symptoms of prostate cancer, common symptoms include:

• Urinary problems
• Not being able to urinate
• Having a hard time starting or stopping the urine flow
• Needing to urinate often, especially at night
• Weak flow of urine
• Urine flow that starts and stops
• Pain or burning during urination
• Difficulty having an erection
• Blood in the urine or semen
• Frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs

Most often, these symptoms are not due to cancer. Any man with these symptoms should tell his doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

For more information:
Prostate Cancer Causes, Treatments and Prevention
What You Need To Know About™ Prostate Cancer

Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer includes renal cell carcinoma (cancer that forms in the lining of very small tubes in the kidney that filter the blood and remove waste products) and renal pelvis carcinoma (cancer that forms in the center of the kidney where urine collects).  According to the National Cancer Institute, common symptoms of kidney cancer include:

• Blood in the urine (making the urine slightly rusty to deep red)
• Pain in the side that does not go away 
• A lump or mass in the side or the abdomen
• Weight loss
• Fever
• Feeling very tired or having a general feeling of poor health

An infection, a cyst, or another problem also can cause the same symptoms. A person with any of these symptoms should see a doctor so that any problem can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.

For more information:
Understanding Kidney Cancer
What You Need To Know About™ Kidney Cancer

Genitourinary Cancer Treatment at Providence Regional Cancer Centers
Supported by state-of-the-art technologies and a highly skilled support staff, the specialists of Providence Regional Cancer Centers collaborate to provide the most advanced, comprehensive approach to cancer treatment available in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys.  Our patients benefit from a host of programs and services, including—

Prostate Cancer Screening and Detection

Advanced Technology

• Chemotherapy 
• Computer-Assisted Microscopic and Endoscopic Neurological Surgery 
• Computer-Assisted Stereotactic Radiosurgery 
• Diagnostic Imaging 
• Infusion Therapy
• Minimally Invasive Surgery 
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 
• Radiation Therapy 
• Robot-Assisted Surgery 
• Tumor Board for Coordination of Multidisciplinary Care 

Comprehensive, Compassionate Support Services

• Dietary Counseling
• Home Care
• Hospice and Palliative Care
• Integrative Medicine (complementary and alternative cancer treatment)
• Lymphedema Program 
• Personal Appearance Rehabilitation Service
• Rehabilitation  
• Education, Outreach and Support

Quality Outcomes: Providence Regional Cancer Centers Annual Report

Schedule an Appointment
For a referral to a board-certified, Providence-affiliated physician, please contact our Health Resource Center at 1-888-HEALING (1-888-432-5464).  Or you can find a cancer treatment specialist by searching our online physician directory.

Clinical Trials
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