Cancer
As part of a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment, the Emory Department of Urology plays a vital role in the treatment of the cancers listed below.
Bladder Cancer
The bladder is a hollow organ composed of layers including an inner lining and muscular outer layers. Bladder cancer typically begins in the inner layer of the bladder and grows into the bladder wall. In order to determine the best treatment for bladder cancer patients, doctors must determine how deeply the cancer has spread into these layers. Learn more >>
Kidney Cancer
Kidney cancer can occur from the outer part of the kidney or the inner lining. The outer cortex of the kidney filters the blood and concentrates the excrement into urine. Kidney cancer that arises from this area is known as renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Learn more >>
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ found in the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in men, preceded by lung cancer and colorectal cancer. Learn more >>
Testicular Cancer
In most cases, testicular cancer affects only one of the testicles, or testes, a pair of male sex glands that produce sperm and male hormones. Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in American males between the ages of 15 and 34; however, the disease is highly treatable when detected early. Learn more >>
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The Emory Department of Urology is affiliated with The Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Georgia's only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center and serves as the coordinating center for cancer research and care throughout the Emory University system. With NCI Designation Winship joins an elite group of 65 cancer centers in the United States to have earned this coveted status.
