Our urological cancer team cares for patients, their families and carers who are affected by cancers of the kidneys, bladder or prostate. The team will provide advice, information and support alongside a range of treatments.
The urology team includes:
- urological surgeons
- clinical nurse specialists (CNS)
- clinical and medical oncologists
- uro-radiologists
- histopathologists
If cancer is suspected or confirmed, your case will be reviewed at a Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT). All relevant scans and biopsy results will be reviewed, and a treatment plan will be recommended. Your consultant or CNS will then discuss the MDT outcome and next steps with you at your next appointment.
Treatment recommendations may include:
- surgery
- radiotherapy
- chemotherapy
- immunotherapy
- surveillance - if the cancer is low risk or non-aggressive
How we support you
We are committed to providing continuous, compassionate care through every stage of your journey. This includes:
- giving you continuity of care whether you are in hospital or at home
- involving family and carers (if this is what you wish)
- involving other care teams and departments in hospital or in the community
- provide ongoing support and information during all stages of your illness and treatment
- assigning you a named nurse specialist/key worker
Why am I being referred?
We have received a referral for you from either your GP, another team within one of our four hospitals, or your local hospital. This referral is usually made because further investigations or specialist input from the urology team are needed.
What happens next?
For many patients, the first contact with our department will be through an urgent suspected cancer diagnostic pathway. Depending on the reason for referral, this may involve:
- a telephone appointment, often before any tests are arranged (commonly for prostate concerns)
- a clinic appointment, usually for camera inspection of the bladder (in cases of suspected bladder of kidney concerns)
The majority of these tests do not identify a cancer diagnosis. Most patients are reassured and discharged after initial tests.
If cancer is confirmed or suspected, you will be given a treatment plan and be fully supported by our team throughout your care.
If you have been referred by another specialty within one of hospitals or by a local hospital, you will be offered a clinic appointment with our urology team for further assessment.
Contact details
Clinical nurse specialist (CNS) team
Our CNS team are available from Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB):
Solihull Hospital:
Good Hope Hospital:
If the team are not in the office, then please leave a message and they will return your call as soon as they can. This could be up to a week due to clinical commitments. The team are not contactable during the weekend, bank holidays or via their work e-mail.
Acute Oncology Services (AOS)
For any patients on anti–cancer treatment who suffer from:
- a temperature of 37.5C or above
- flu-like symptoms
- shivers/chills or feel poorly
Please call the AOS service 24-hour emergency helpline straight away on:
Last reviewed: 20 October 2025