Joan Carles Galceran

Prof. Joan Carles Galceran is a medical oncologist in Spain. He directs the Genitourinary, Central Nervous System, Sarcoma, and Unknown Origin Tumors Unit at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital. He treats cancers at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona.

Clinical Specialization & Approach

Dr. Galceran specializes in the non-surgical treatment of genitourinary cancers. He treats prostate, kidney, and bladder tumors. He also provides therapies for sarcomas and tumors of unknown origin.

His therapeutic approach includes the following conditions and procedures:

• Treatment of prostate cancer, osteosarcoma, and chondrosarcoma
• Laparoscopic prostatectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) – a procedure to remove prostate tissue blocking urine flow
• Transurethral resection of the bladder
• Diagnostics including PET/CT and PSA testing

Academic & Research Leadership

Prof. Galceran has led several national multicenter clinical trials. His research explores new therapeutic agents for urological cancers. He studies genetic polymorphisms, angiogenesis, and immunotherapy targets. Additionally, he acts as a reviewer for various scientific grants and publications.

• Authored over 120 peer-reviewed articles
• Contributed to over 350 conference presentations and book chapters
• Since 1995 – Associate Professor at Autonomous University of Barcelona
• 2011–2016 – Oncology Training Coordinator at International University of Catalonia

Work Experience

• Since 2008 – Head of Unit, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Barcelona
• Affiliated Medical Oncologist, Centro Médico Teknon
• 2008–2011 – Medical Oncologist, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona
• 1991–1992 – Medical Oncologist, Hospital de Terrassa, Spain
• 1987–1990 – Medical Oncologist, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol

Education & Training

• 1987 – Medical Degree, University of Barcelona
• 1992 – Ph.D. in Medicine and Surgery (cum laude), Autonomous University of Barcelona
• 1988–1990 – Residency in Medical Oncology, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol
• 1996 – European Certification in Medical Oncology, Vienna

Professional Memberships & Achievements

Dr. Galceran is a co-founder and former Secretary and Vice-President of the Spanish Group for the Treatment of Genitourinary Tumors (SOGUG). He also advises the Catalan Health Service on oncology guidelines.

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM)
• Spanish Group for Sarcoma Research (GEIS)
• Spanish Group for Head and Neck Tumors (CTT)