Prostate and Urology
The prostate and urology (genitourinary) program at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center uses a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of both male and female urinary systems. Comprised of medical, radiation and urologic oncologists, social workers, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and a dietician, this team provides expert patient care.
Diseases treated at Ellis Fischel
Prostate cancer
Bladder cancer and tumors
Renal (kidney) cancer and tumors
Elevated PSA(prostate specific antigen)
Penile cancer
Testicular cancer
Incontinence and sexual dysfunction after malignancy
Services provided
- Intravesicular therapy
- Neobladder/continent diversion
- Robotic assisted cystectomy
- Bladder sparing protocols
- Laparascopic nephrectomy/partial nephrectomy
- Cyrotherapy
- Brachytherapy
- Prostatectomy:robotic assisted, laparoscopic, perineal, nerve sparing
- IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy)
- Research trials
- Hormonal therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Target immunotherapy
The clinical team
Tamara Hopkins, MD -medical oncologist
Christopher Papageorgio, MD - medical oncologist
Mark Wakefield, MD - urologist
Stephen Westgate, MD - radiation oncologist
For more information on the clinical team or to make an appointment, please call (573) 882-8445.
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