Urologic Cancers

Urologic cancers are some of the most common types of cancers today. In fact, the American Cancer Society® states that:

  • About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
  • Bladder cancer accounts for about 7% of all new cancers in the U.S.
  • Kidney cancer is among the 10 most common cancers in both men and women. Overall, the lifetime risk for developing kidney cancer is about 1 in 63.
  • About 1 in every 263 males will develop testicular cancer at some point during his life.

There are several types of cancer that fall under the umbrella of urologic cancer:

The highly trained urologists at New Jersey Urology (NJU) offer cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment for urologic cancers, including robotic urologic surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Our physicians are at the forefront in the best of non-invasive and minimally invasive treatment and care for these types of cancers and other urologic conditions.

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Patient Stories

5 Years Cancer-Free from Prostate Cancer

In 2015 my PSA rose 0.5 every 6 months. Dr. Mitchell Kotler was my urologist that was tenacious and continued to have a questioning attitude. I had two biopsy (12 point) over a year period and then a 24 point biopsy in the hospital in 2016. We finally found the cancer in the prostate that was identified in October 2016. I elected to get the prostate removed in March 2017 and the pathology found another area in the prostate that was below the bladder. By removing the prostate, it mitigated any more spread of the disease to my body. I…

Patient Stories - Meet Sylvia Razzo

Meet Sylvia Razzo, a bladder cancer survivor and neobladder surgery recipient. Hear Sylvia’s story about how Dr. Mutahar Ahmed was able to maintain the quality of life she desired.

Patient Stories - Meet Michael Secli

Meet Michael Secli, a prostate cancer survivor, describes his journey through radiation treatment along with participating in an immunotherapy clinical trial – all provided through New Jersey Urology’s state-of-the-art advanced Cancer Treatment Center. Hear from his urologic oncologist, Dr. Glen Gejerman, as he explains the treatment options and the science behind immunotherapy treatment.

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