Urology Patient Resources
Finding reliable information can help you better understand a urologic condition, prepare for treatment and know what questions to ask your care team. Explore Saint John’s Cancer Institute resources for urologic conditions, treatment options, surgery preparation, frequently asked questions and patient support, along with trusted national organizations that provide additional information about urologic health and cancer care.
Saint John’s Urology Resources
Urologic Conditions
Learn about prostate, kidney, bladder, upper urinary tract and testicular cancers, as well as BPH, kidney stones, urinary obstruction, voiding dysfunction and other urologic conditions.
Urologic Treatment Options
Explore active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, HIFU, Aquablation, robotic-assisted procedures and reconstructive approaches used in urologic care.
Explore Urologic Treatment Options
Frequently Asked Questions
Find straightforward answers to common questions about urinary symptoms, PSA results, prostate health, urologic cancer diagnoses and treatment decisions.
Read Urology Frequently Asked Questions
Preparing for a Procedure
Review pre-operative information for prostate, bladder and kidney procedures, including prostate biopsy, prostatectomy, cystectomy, nephrectomy, nephroureterectomy, partial nephrectomy and pyeloplasty.
View Pre-Operative Instructions
Research and Clinical Trials
Learn about urologic cancer research at Saint John’s Cancer Institute and clinical trials evaluating new treatments and approaches to care.
Explore Urology Research and Clinical Trials
Patient and Family Support
Explore resources that can help with emotional well-being, nutrition, daily life and other needs that may arise during cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship.
Trusted Urology and Cancer Resources
The following national organizations provide additional patient information about urologic conditions, cancer diagnosis, treatment and support.
Urology Care Foundation
The official foundation of the American Urological Association provides evidence-based patient education about urologic conditions, symptoms, testing and treatment.
National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute provides evidence-based information about cancer types, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials and cancer research.
Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network
BCAN provides education and support for people affected by bladder cancer, including information about diagnosis, treatment and living with the disease.
ZERO Prostate Cancer
ZERO provides prostate cancer education, patient support and resources for patients and families navigating diagnosis and treatment.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society provides information about cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and support services for patients and caregivers.
Have Questions About Your Care?
Online resources can help you learn more, but they cannot replace guidance based on your individual health and diagnosis. If you have questions about a urologic condition, treatment or next steps, our Urology and Urologic Oncology team can help.