Prostate, Renal, Bladder and Testicular Cancers Team

At UNM Cancer Center, our Genitourinary Cancers Multidisciplinary Team has the expertise to treat cancers of all the organs of the genitourinary system. These include cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidneys, testis, penis, and adrenal glands. Comprising medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pathologists, our team offers the latest, most advanced treatments, including novel immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and personalized cancer therapy.

The order in which you get your care can make a great difference in your cancer outcome. So, our team works closely with other teams, including cancer genetic counselors and cancer nutritionists, to create the best plan for you. Our team also conducts groundbreaking research to learn better ways to treat these cancers.

“We think immunotherapy has synergistic effects with radiation in patients who have regional-node bladder cancer.”

— Neda Hashemi, MD
On two clinical trials that help New Mexicans keep their bladders and fight their cancer.

2,670
estimated new cases of kidney and renal pelvis, prostate, testicular and urinary bladder cancers in New Mexico for 2023
Source: American Cancer Society

Neda Hashemi-Sadraei, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist with the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center and Leader of the Genitourinary Clinical Working Group (GU-CWG).

Dr. Neda Hashemi discusses racial and ethnic health disparities in prostate cancer treatment in The Video Journal of Oncology.

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer is associated with a cluster of side effects that can cause metabolic syndrome development. Dr. Hashemi’s group conducted the first study looking into whether ADT patients received screening for all of the associated metabolic syndrome risk factors (MSRF), looking at data collected between 2010, when the current guidelines were established, and 2021.

New Mexico is a minority-majority state with 49% Hispanic and 11% American Indians, and the study found disparities with lower screening for those risk groups. Dr. Hashemi says that their study can open a lot of options for recommendations for better screening for MSRF across all groups.

Meet the Prostate, Renal, Bladder and Testicular Cancers Team

Many experts collaborate to offer you the best care and treatment.

What Each Team Member Offers

Medical Oncologists

Medical Oncologists treat some of the most complex cancers using chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy, and manage clinical trials in these areas.

Urological Surgical Oncologists

At UNM Cancer Center, our urological surgical oncologists perform minimally-invasive robotic surgery for quickest and easiest recovery. They also perform complex abdominal and pelvic surgeries.

Radiation Oncologists

Radiation Oncologists offer stereotactic body radiation, stereotactic surgery, intensity modulated radiation therapy and permanent seed prostate brachytherapy. They manage radiation oncology clinical trials as well.

Nurse Navigators

Nurse navigators guide you in your treatment and serve as your regular point of contact.

Oncology Pharmacists

Oncology pharmacists help the team choose the best treatment option for each patient. They answer drug-related questions and teach patients about their therapy.

Advanced Practice Providers

Advanced Practice Providers may perform certain medical procedures and may give medications or injections under the guidance of a physician. They may also take medical histories or perform medical exams.