The genitourinary cancer program at City of Hope® Cancer Center Chicago brings innovative treatment options and compassionate cancer care to patients across Illinois, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas. Our board-certified medical, surgical, radiation and urologic oncologists treat cancers of the reproductive and urinary systems, including bladder, kidney, prostate and testicular cancer.
Genitourinary Cancer Care in Chicago
City of Hope Chicago’s genitourinary cancer specialists offer patients world-class care, combined with leading-edge treatments for a wide range of cancer types.
If you choose to receive treatment with us, your genitourinary oncologist will work as part of a multidisciplinary cancer care team dedicated to creating a treatment plan tailored to your cancer type and stage, as well as your overall health, needs and goals. You will also have access to supportive care providers, who can help you manage the side effects of treatment, and our nationally recognized clinical trial program.
What Sets Our Chicago Genitourinary Cancer Program Apart?
Access to leading-edge, personalized treatment is vital for cancer patients. But at City of Hope Chicago, we also understand the importance of quality of life. Our genitourinary cancer program includes specialists with expertise in:
- Urologic reconstruction, which can help preserve continence and sexual function after treatment for a urinary cancer
- Strategies to maintain sexual function and desire during and after treatment
- The emotional and psychological challenges some patients face during and after treatment
Our Chicago Genitourinary Cancer Care Experts
The genitourinary cancer team at City of Hope Chicago is a multidisciplinary group of doctors, nurses and supportive care staff dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for every patient. Our physicians are board-certified surgical, radiation, medical and interventional oncologists with many years of experience treating cancers affecting the urinary and reproductive systems. Meet our genitourinary cancer team:
Edward Kaplan, M.D., joined City of Hope in November 2023, bringing more than three decades of experience providing care for all types of cancer and associated disorders.
Dr. Pisick treats a wide range of cancer types. He has conducted extensive research on lung cancer and malignant mesothelioma.
For Karan Shah, M.D., M.B.A., radiation oncologist at City of Hope Chicago, a career in medicine was the inevitable choice. “Being a doctor allows me to merge my interest in the human body with my desire to make a positive difference in the world,” he says.
Karen Smorowski, M.D., radiation oncologist at City of Hope Chicago, knew she wanted to be an oncologist since she was 7 years old. “My uncle was diagnosed with cancer,” she says, “and I remember thinking even then that there had to be a better way to treat people with cancer.”
Dr. Zhang is a medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, including kidney, bladder, prostate and testicular cancers.
Make an Appointment With Our GU Cancer Team
Making an appointment with genitourinary (GU) cancer team takes a simple phone call. We’re available 24/7 to help handle the details, from insurance verification and medical records collection to appointment scheduling and arrangements for travel and lodging. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a type of genitourinary cancer and would like to talk to a cancer specialist, call us at (866) 481-1428.
City of Hope Chicago
2520 Elisha Ave.
Zion, IL 60099
New Patients: (866) 481-1428
Current Patients: (888) 357-2822
