We are thrilled to partner with BioProtect for this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast.
Radiation therapy is a highly effective treatment for prostate cancer. Navigating potential side effects, particularly radiation effects on the rectum, is a key challenge when making a decision. Fortunately, a new technology helps reduce the short- and long-term risks associated with treatment.
Today, for the first time on the podcast, we’re featuring both a urologist and a radiation oncologist to give our listeners a true multidisciplinary perspective on how a biodegradable balloon spacer provides precise, predictable spacing for radiation therapy in prostate cancer.
We are delighted to have board-certified urologist Dr. Jeffrey Wolters, MD, and board-certified radiation oncologist Dr. Coyt Rountree, MD, both from Florida Cancer Specialists, joining us today. Dr. Wolters and Dr. Rountree are leading experts in the management of prostate cancer with significant experience using the BioProtect balloon spacer.
Stay tuned for more!
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:
- What patients need to know about radiation before starting treatment
- How urologists and radiation oncologists work together to determine appropriate treatment options
- Recent advances in radiation oncology have helped reduce radiation dose and lower treatment-related side effects
- Drs. Wolters and Rountree explain what the BioProtect balloon implant system is and why creating space between the prostate and rectum matters
- How BioProtect compares with previous generations of rectal spacers
- Who should be considered for the BioProtect balloon implant system?
- What to expect during and after the BioProtect balloon placement procedure
- Revealing clinical evidence regarding rectal dose reduction, toxicity, and quality of life with rectal spacing
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