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Urological Cancer Treatment in Pune
Urological cancer refers to cancers that affect the organs of the urinary system and male reproductive system. The main types of urological cancer include:
1.Bladder Cancer:
- Bladder cancer usually begins in the lining of the bladder and can spread to the muscle layers if not treated early.
- Common symptoms include blood in urine, frequent urination, and pain during urination.
- Risk factors include smoking, exposure to certain chemicals, and history of bladder infections.
- Treatemnt optoins include , transurethral resection of bladder tumour ( TURBT ) BCG therapy, bladder removal ( radical cystectomy) and chemo radiothrerapy.
2.Prostate Cancer:
- Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland, a small walnut-shaped organ that produces seminal fluid.
- It is one of the most common cancers in men, especially older men.
- It is diagnosed by prostate biopsy and spread is known by doing PSMA PET
- Options for localised prostate cancer include robotic radical prostatectomy / radiation therapy.
- For metastatic disease, the options are hormonal therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
3.Kidney Cancer:
- Kidney cancer originates in the kidneys, the organs responsible for filtering waste from the blood to form urine.
- Common symptoms include blood in urine, persistent back pain, and a lump in the abdomen.
- Smoking, obesity, and high blood pressure are among the risk factors for kidney cancer.
Treatment Options:
- partial removal of kidney/partial nephrectomy ( open or Laproscopic or robotic
- Complete removal of kidney for large cancers (Radical nephretomy )
4.Testicular Cancer:
- Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles, which are responsible for producing sperm and testosterone.
- It is relatively rare but tends to affect younger men.
- Symptoms may include a lump or swelling in the testicles, pain or discomfort, and a feeling of heaviness.
- The exact cause is unknown, but risk factors include undescended testicles and a family history of testicular cancer. The treatemnt includes removing testis ( high inguinal orchidectomy), chemotherpy and RPLND( retropertionial node dissection)
5.Penile Cancer:
- Penile cancer develops on the skin or tissues of the penis.
- It is rare and often appears as a sore, lump, or discoloration on the penis.
- Risk factors include smoking, poor hygiene, and certain infections, such as human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Treatemnt option include partial or total penectomy, chemotherpy and importantly groin node dissection.
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