Explore the Center for Genitourinary Cancers
Overview
The Claire and John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary (GU) Cancers at Mass General Cancer Center is one of the largest and most experienced centers in New England for the treatment of genitourinary cancers. Many of the advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches available here are offered at only a few other centers nationwide.
We offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with cancers of the:
Multidisciplinary Patient Care
Each patient in our program is cared for by a multidisciplinary team of experts who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of genitourinary cancers, including medical oncologists, urologic surgeons, and radiation oncologists, as well as pathologists and radiologists. We work together with the patient and the referring physician throughout treatment to ensure the best possible outcomes.
We also offer a wide range of free educational programs and support services designed to address the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Innovative Approaches to Cancer Treatment
We lead the way in developing advanced imaging and diagnostic technologies and cancer therapies, including complex and minimally invasive surgical procedures and novel chemotherapy agents specifically designed to target individual cancers. Our experienced radiation oncology team are renowned for their expertise in using advanced radiation therapies to treat genitourinary cancers, including intensity-modulated radiation therapy and proton therapy.
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Douglas Dahl, MD
- Chief, Division of Urologic Oncology
- Clinical Co-Director, The Claire and John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary Cancers
- Associate Urologist
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Jason Efstathiou, MD, DPhil
- Professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School
- Vice-Chair, Faculty & Academic Affairs, and Director, Genitourinary Service, Department of Radiation Oncology
- Clinical Co-Director, The Claire and John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary Cancers
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Richard Lee, MD, PhD
- Clinical Co-Director, The Claire and John Bertucci Center for Genitourinary Cancers
- Assistant Physician, Department of Medicine
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