Genitourinary Cancer Care

Urinary Changes

• Blood in the urine (hematuria)
• Frequent urination or urgency
• Difficulty starting or maintaining urine flow
• Pain or burning during urination

Pain or Physical Changes

• Persistent back, pelvic, or abdominal pain
• Testicular swelling, lumps, or discomfort
• Unexplained flank or side pain (near the kidneys)

General Symptoms

• Unexplained weight loss
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Swelling in the legs or lower body

Some symptoms may be caused by conditions other than cancer, but it’s always best to have persistent or unusual changes evaluated promptly.

If you notice ongoing symptoms or changes that concern you, early evaluation can help determine the cause and guide next steps. Early detection often expands treatment options and may improve outcomes.

Nebraska Cancer Specialists provides coordinated evaluation, treatment planning, and supportive care for patients facing genitourinary cancers, helping ensure expert care close to home.

When it comes to genitourinary (GU) cancers, early evaluation and clear answers can make a meaningful difference. At Nebraska Cancer Specialists, our goal is to provide timely guidance, coordinated diagnostic evaluation, and compassionate support so you can better understand your health and next steps.

Our oncology team works closely with imaging providers, laboratories, and specialists to help ensure thorough evaluation and personalized care planning. Diagnostic testing may include:

• Blood and urine testing
• CT scans and advanced imaging
• Digital rectal exam (DRE) when appropriate
• MRI imaging
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood testing
• Ultrasound evaluation

We know that uncertainty can be difficult. Nebraska Cancer Specialists is here to provide clear communication, answer your questions about symptoms, risk factors, screening, and treatment options, and help guide you forward with confidence and understanding throughout your care journey.

No matter your diagnosis or where you are in your health journey, Nebraska Cancer Specialists is here to provide expert guidance, clear communication, and compassionate care. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as painful or frequent urination, blood in the urine, unexplained weight loss, or other concerning changes, our team can help evaluate your symptoms and guide next steps.

Our oncology specialists provide evaluation, treatment planning, and coordinated care for several types of genitourinary cancers, including:

• Bladder cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Testicular cancer

Because every GU cancer diagnosis is unique, treatment plans are personalized based on your specific condition, overall health, and individual goals. Throughout your care, our team remains focused on helping you understand your options, manage your treatment with confidence, and receive the support you need every step of the way.

Genitourinary cancers can affect more than physical health — they can impact emotional wellbeing, daily routines, and overall quality of life. At Nebraska Cancer Specialists, our focus is providing personalized, coordinated care that supports the whole person while delivering modern, evidence-based cancer treatment.

Treatment recommendations vary based on the specific cancer type, stage, and individual health factors. Our oncology team works closely with surgeons, radiation oncologists, and other specialists to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient.

Treatment Approaches May Include:

• Chemotherapy and systemic therapies
• Hormone therapy for certain prostate or bladder cancers
• Coordination with surgical specialists for procedures such as nephrectomy, orchiectomy, or lymph node evaluation
• Minimally invasive surgical approaches when appropriate
• Radiation therapy as part of treatment or symptom management
• Urinary diversion or reconstructive procedures coordinated with urologic specialists
• Clinical trial opportunities when available and appropriate

Through collaboration, ongoing research participation, and access to evolving therapies, Nebraska Cancer Specialists helps patients explore treatment options that reflect current standards of cancer care — all while keeping care as close to home as possible.

Our goal is to provide expert guidance, compassionate support, and personalized treatment planning so you can move forward with confidence throughout your cancer journey.

Genitourinary cancers are cancers that affect the urinary tract and, in men, the reproductive system. Common types include prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers. Each type develops differently, which is why personalized evaluation and treatment planning are important.

Symptoms vary depending on the cancer type but may include blood in the urine, frequent or painful urination, back or pelvic pain, testicular swelling or discomfort, unexplained weight loss, or fatigue. These symptoms can have many causes, but persistent changes should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Diagnosis often involves a combination of imaging, laboratory tests, and sometimes biopsy procedures. Tests may include blood or urine testing, CT or MRI imaging, PSA blood testing for prostate concerns, ultrasound, or other specialized evaluations coordinated by your care team.

Treatment depends on the type and stage of cancer as well as your overall health. Options may include chemotherapy, hormone therapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapies, coordination with surgical specialists, and clinical trial participation when appropriate.

Yes. Nebraska Cancer Specialists provides coordinated genitourinary cancer care for patients across Omaha and surrounding Nebraska communities. Our goal is to offer expert treatment, personalized care planning, and supportive services close to where you live.