Medical oncology is where some of the greatest advances in survivorship are happening. Today’s systemic treatment options for genitourinary cancer – which includes prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and adrenal cancer – are expanding beyond traditional therapies.
Groundbreaking Research
Groundbreaking research has led to the implementation of new biological and immunotherapies that are helping more patients live longer and better. Our medical oncology physicians and nurses have extensive experience in the use of these new treatments.
Chemotherapy Molecular Therapies Immunotherapy Genetic Testing
Oncology Care Model
Chemotherapy treatment at LHCI reflects the Oncology Care Model (OCM) designed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, in which we provide a wide variety of special support services for patients receiving chemotherapy. Learn more about OCM.
Chemotherapy
Today’s chemotherapy drugs are more effective than ever before. Most chemotherapy regimens have fewer side effects, and if side effects do occur, we have treatments to help manage them.
The chemotherapy units throughout the Lahey Health are designed to enhance patient comfort and ease of treatment. Family members or friends may stay with you while you are receiving chemotherapy. Many of our locations provide free television service and free WiFi.
Molecular-Targeted Therapies
Molecular-targeted cancer therapies are drugs or other substances that block the spread of cancer by interfering with specific molecules involved in tumor growth. It includes drugs that:
- Interfere with the signals needed for cell growth or the blood vessels that feed a tumor
- Promote the death of specific cancer cells
- Stimulate the immune system to destroy specific cancer cells
- Deliver toxic drugs to cancer cells
Targeted drugs can be used to address genitourinary cancer cells with a certain genetic makeup. Because every cancer is unique, we will analyze the genetic makeup of your specific cancer to match you with the most effective targeted treatment for the best possible outcome.
Immunotherapy
Immunotherapy for cancer involves the use of substances either made in the human body or in a laboratory to boost the body’s immune system. The goal is to stimulate your body’s immune system to fight against your particular type of cancer.
Fertility Counseling and Genetic Testing
If you are concerned about how your treatment might affect future plans to have a child, we offer fertility counseling services. We also offer genetic testing for you and family members, to look for certain markers that could help assess risk as well as guide treatments and decision making.