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PROSTATE and UROLOGIC CANCER

Dr. Leonard G. Gomella and staff

At Jefferson, you will find the latest and most progressive treatment programs aided by an outstanding cancer team and state-of-the-art technology. Our team consists of medical oncologists, urologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, pathologists and radiologists who meet regularly to review and discuss treatment options and strategies for patients being treated at Jefferson’s Kimmel Cancer Center. This means you get all the skill and expertise you need right here.

The Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Center at the Kimmel Cancer Center of Thomas Jefferson was organized in January 1996. This program is one of only a handful of such progressive programs available in the US. Patients with urologic malignancies such as prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular or other cancers can receive input from multiple cancer specialists during one visit.

Upon calling for an appointment, you will be asked to have your relevant films, records, and pathology slides sent to Jefferson. You will receive an appointment for the Multidisciplinary Genitourinary Center for the next available Wednesday morning.

Following your visit, your case will be reviewed during a management conference. Experts in urologic oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and integrative medicine will meet to discuss a treatment plan for you. Your referring physician will receive a brief report by telephone or fax within 24 hours of your visit, and a full written report will follow shortly thereafter by mail.

Patients can be treated at the cancer center, treatment recommendations can be made to the referring physician, or confirmation of treatment plans are available. In addition, a large number of Cancer Center and intergroup trials are available. Many of these protocols are available at the Jefferson Cancer Network Hospitals.

Prostate & Urologic Cancer Education & Support Programs

The Buddies in our program are trained volunteers who have been through cancer treatment themselves and now provide short-term one-on-one support and information over the telephone to others facing cancer.  If you would like to talk to a Kimmel Cancer Center Buddy please call 215-955-8370. The Program Coordinator will explain the program and then match you with a buddy who is similar to you in terms of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and other criteria such as age and gender.

This monthly educational program is for people facing all types of cancer. At each meeting an expert in the field presents a topic related to cancer detection, treatment, recovery or psychosocial issues. Ample time is given for questions, answers and networking. These meetings are held on a Wednesday from 12-1:30pm. A current schedule is available, as well as online registration. For More Information, please call 215-955-8370.

This program, co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society, is for men diagnosed with prostate cancer or who are interested in learning more about the disease. Held on a Wednesday from 12-1pm, each meeting features a guest lecturer who speaks on an issue related to prostate cancer. A current schedule is available, as well as online registration. For more information, please call 215-955-8370.

This education and support program is for individuals receiving radiation therapy and is held every Thursday from 11am-12pm in the Simon Kramer Conference Room (Room G312) of the Bodine Center. It is recommended that people attend this session either prior to starting or in the first few weeks of treatment. Physical and psychosocial effects of radiation therapy are discussed.