Prostate, Renal, Bladder and Testicular Cancers Team

At UNM Cancer Center, our Prostate, Renal, Bladder and Testicular Cancers Team offers the latest, most advanced treatments. These include second generation dendritic vaccines for kidney cancer and heat shock protein inhibition in prostate and bladder cancers. Prostate cancers, especially, can vary in how aggressive they can be.

The order in which you get your care can make a great difference in your cancer outcome, so our team works closely to create the best plan for you. Our team also conducts groundbreaking research to learn better ways to treat these cancers.

“The idea is to stimulate an immune response to the cancer. By using the body’s immune response to viruses, we incidentally create an immune response to the cancer.”

— Thomas Schroeder, MD
On a phase 3 clinical trial that tests a combination of immune therapy plus radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

2,290
estimated new cases of kidney and renal pelvis, prostate, testicular and urinary bladder cancers in New Mexico for 2021
Source: American Cancer Society

Meet the 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.

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.

Surgical Oncologists

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

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.