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If you or your loved one is facing a genitourinary cancer (GU cancer) diagnosis, turn to the experts at the Genitourinary Cancer Research and Treatment Center, an integral part of Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Dallas. A diagnosis of GU cancer can be overwhelming, but our dedicated team of experts will apply the best medicine, treatments and research to bring hope and healing to our patients and their caregivers.
Cánceres tratados
Our comprehensive Genitourinary Cancer Center in Dallas treats more GU cancer patients than any other cancer program in the region and excels in the management of complex and advanced high-risk cases, so you can rest assured you are being cared for by the most capable and experienced team in North Texas.
Our team specializes in the treatment of cancers of the GU tract, including:
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Cáncer de vejiga
Bladder cancer occurs when there are abnormal, cancerous cells growing in the bladder. There are several types of bladder cancer, including transitional cell (urothelial) carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma.
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Cancer de RIÑON
El cáncer de riñón se produce cuando las células de cualquiera de los riñones comienzan a multiplicarse rápidamente. El tipo más común de cáncer de riñón es el carcinoma de células renales, pero hay muchos otros tipos diferentes.
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Cáncer de pene
Penile cancer occurs when the cells in the tissue of the penis begin to grow abnormally at a fast rate. Most penile cancers are squamous cell carcinoma. This type of cancer begins in the flat skin cells of the penis or in the glans. Squamous cell penile cancer is slow moving and can be cured if caught early.
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Cancer de prostata
Prostate cancer is when cells in the prostate change and grow out of control. These cells may form a tumor, noncancerous growth, atypical cells, cancer and metastatic cancer. Most prostate cancers occur in men who are older than 65.
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Cancer testicular
El cáncer de testículo es cuando se desarrollan células anormales en un testículo. Si el cáncer testicular se detecta lo suficientemente temprano, con la ayuda del autoexamen, es la forma de cáncer más curable.
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Cáncer de la uretra
El cáncer de uretra es una forma rara de cáncer que se desarrolla en el tubo que transporta la orina desde la vejiga hasta una abertura en el exterior del cuerpo.
Genitourinary cancer treatment options
Every patient is unique and deserves a personalized plan of care. Treatment plans for patients will be determined by their care team based on age, medical history, type and stage of GU cancer, and personal preferences. Patients in Dallas can be treated with any combination of:
- Surgery
- Quimioterapia
- Terapias de radiación
- Vigilancia activa
- El manejo del dolor
- Inmunoterapia
- Personalized genetic profile
- Ensayos clínicos
Nuestro enfoque de equipo
To ensure patients are receiving quality care at all stages of their GU cancer diagnosis, our team of Dallas cancer care experts participate in multidisciplinary cancer conferences to collaboratively discuss, evaluate and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient.
In addition to physician and nursing experts, the care team at the Genitourinary Cancer Research and Treatment Center in Dallas also includes specialists in the following areas:
Biorrepositorio de inmunooncología de Texas (TIOB)
El Biorepositorio de Inmuno-Oncología de Texas (TIOB) es un centro de investigación que recopila, cataloga y almacena muestras de material biológico, como orina, sangre, heces, tejidos, células, ADN, ARN y proteínas, en un esfuerzo por mejorar nuestra comprensión de cáncer.