What are the types of urologic cancers?

Urologic cancers result from the growth of abnormal cells that later develop into cancerous tumours in the urinary tract. Urologic cancers are both gender-specific as well as neutral. Hence, different types exist.

Some male-specific urologic cancers include:

• Prostate cancer most common in urologic cancers

The semen-producing gland or the prostate gland is affected during the development of prostate cancer.

• Testicular cancer

Cancer that develops in either or both testicles and is highly treatable is testicular cancer.

• Penile Cancer

This type of cancer is usually found within the tissues of the penis or very rarely on the skin. This is generally curable when diagnosed well advanced in time.

Gender-neutral urologic cancers constitute the following types:

• Bladder cancer

Bladder cancer most commonly develops in the cells that make up the bladder lining and is more prevalent in older adults but can generally affect anyone.

• Kidney Cancer

With Renal cell carcinoma being one of the most common types of kidney cancers, it directly affects the functioning of the kidneys.

• Adrenal cancer

Cancer of the adrenal glands is known as adrenal cancer.

While anyone and everyone can get affected by urological cancer, certain sections of the population are especially vulnerable to it. The at-risk population for urologic cancer includes users of tobacco, men in the age group of 15 to 35 years, poor genital hygiene, HPV infection, and a small percentage of cases are reflected in those genetically inherited.

Treatment of urologic cancers can take several forms. Therefore, one should be well informed of all the available options before the treatment begins. The Pro-life Cancer clinic and research institute takes a comprehensive approach to dealing with such issues and emphasizes a patient-centric formula.

Their professionals take special care in considering the multiple antecedents and maintaining factors that impact the patient and consequently take the next step. If you are looking for a personalized care center for urologic cancer in Pune, visit the Prolife Cancer clinic and research institute once.

About Dr. Sumit shah

Dr. Sumit Shah has treated thousands of patients suffering from Cancer. He is one of the few oncologists in Pune who perform Minimal Access (keyhole) Surgery to offer his patients a smooth & pain-free recovery from Cancer.He is highly experienced Oncologist in Pune with 14 years of expertise in surgical oncology. He is the Founder of Prolife Cancer Centre and is the Chief Consultant, Surgical Oncologist & Laparoscopic Cancer Surgeon in Pune.

Having pursued a super speciality course at the Cancer Centre Welfare Home and Res. Institute, Kolkata and being awarded as the Best Outgoing Cancer Surgeon from his Institute, Dr. Shah is one of the Best Surgical Oncologist in Pune, India who possesses this recognized degree in Surgical Oncology.