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.

Types of Urologic Cancer

The highly trained urologists at Summit Health 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.

Advanced Cancer Diagnosis

About 1 in 6 men in the U.S. receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer in their lifetime. While a diagnosis of prostate cancer is alarming, it’s important to know that prostate cancers aren’t all the same. With MRI Fusion or genetic testing, you and your doctor can make a more informed decision about your treatment.