Weighing the possible side effects of prostate cancer treatments while considering various treatment options can be a daunting challenge for men and their loved ones.
We are excited to partner with BioProtect for this episode, with our distinguished guest, Dr. Jonathan Tward, a Radiation Oncologist and tenured professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah Health. Dr. Tward will fill us in on a progressive new technology that aims to minimize both short and long-term side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Dr. Tward is a highly regarded authority and key opinion leader in the management of prostate cancer. He earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry at UCLA, a Medical Degree at Tufts University in Boston, and he completed his radiation oncology residency training at the University of Utah. He holds the Vincent P. and Janet Manzini Presidential Endowed Chair at Huntsman Cancer Institute in genitourinary malignancies.
Dr. Tward specializes in delivering precisely targeted radiation therapy for numerous genitourinary malignancies, including prostate cancer. He utilizes various advanced technologies, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, and low and high-dose-rate brachytherapy. Dr. Tward has contributed to over 100 published peer-reviewed journal articles. He also actively serves on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines committees for prostate, bladder, and penile cancers.
Join us today for an exclusive dive into the latest cutting-edge solution for reducing the impact of radiation therapy’s side effects on prostate cancer patients.
Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.
Show Highlights:
- Main risks associated with prostate-directed therapies
- Recent advances in radiation oncology for minimizing the potential toxicity of therapy
- The latest FDA-approved spacer product that almost entirely mitigates all risk of severe injuries
- Dr. Tward explains the BioProtect Balloon Implant System.
- Benefits of using balloon-style spacers
- The remarkable safety profile of the BioProtect Balloon Implant System
- Dr. Tward shares his initial clinical experience with this new BioProtect Balloon Implant System.
- Who would be a good candidate for the BioProtect Balloon Implant System?
- Some of the reported outcomes of the BioProtect Balloon Implant System
- What are the potential risks and side effects of the procedure?
Explore the forefront of prostate cancer care with Dr. Jonathan Tward today as he delves into the exceptional new BioProtect Balloon Implant System. You will learn how this innovative technology has revolutionized rectal protection for prostate cancer patients undergoing therapy.
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