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Ep 155 Managing Biochemical Recurrence After Prostatectomy with Dr. James Eastham

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Radiation Therapy Podcasts

Listen to leading physicians discuss radiation therapy on the BackTable Urology Podcast. Get tips, tricks, and expert guidance from your peers and level up your practice.

Episode #191

Optimizing Radiation Therapy: Role of Perirectal Spacers

What does recent research say about the role of perirectal spacers in prostate cancer treatment? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, host Dr. Jose Silva discusses the use of perirectal spacers for prostate radiotherapy with guests Dr. Eric Chenven, Chief of Urology at Broward Health Medical Center, and Dr. Nadim Nasr, a radiation oncologist at Arlington Radiation Oncology.

Episode #155

Managing Biochemical Recurrence After Prostatectomy

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. James Eastham, chief of urology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses evolving approaches and treatments in prostate cancer.

Episode #126

Radiation’s Evolving Role in Kidney Cancer: From Resistance to Relevance

This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia (UCSD), medical oncologist Dr. Rana McKay (UCSD) and radiation oncologist Dr. Shankar Siva (University of Melbourne) discuss the growing role of radiation therapy in kidney cancer treatment.

Episode #123

Perfecting Rectal Spacer Placement for Optimal Care

This week on BackTable Urology, Dr. Juan Javier-Desloges, a urologic oncologist at UC San Diego, interviews Dr. Neil Taunk, a radiation oncologist leading the Brachytherapy and Procedural Radiation program at the University of Pennsylvania, about his experience with using SpaceOAR rectal spacer for prostate cancer radiotherapy.

Episode #113

Radiotherapy for High Risk Prostate Cancer

This week on the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Bagrodia talks with Dr. Daniel Spratt, professor and chairman of radiation oncology at Case Western University in Cleveland, about the workup and treatment of high risk prostate cancer.

Episode #103

Adjuvant Therapy for High Risk Bladder Cancer

In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. Aditya Bagrodia invites Dr. Yair Lotan, professor of urologic oncology at UT Southwestern, and oncologist Dr. Suzanne Cole to discuss types of adjuvant treatment for high risk bladder cancer, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy.

Episode #92

Evolving the Management of Stage 2 Seminoma

In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Bagrodia interviews Dr. Sia Daneshmand, chief of urologic oncology at the University of Southern California, about the research trials and treatment of stage II seminomas.

Episode #41

Radiotherapy for Unfavorable Intermediate Prostate Cancer

Dr. Neil Desai, a radiation oncologist with UT Southwestern, shares his perspectives on radiation therapy indications, algorithms, side effects, and prognoses for unfavorable intermediate risk prostate cancer patients.

Episode #16

Management of Localized Prostate Cancer

We talk with Dr. Jeff Cadeddu about workup and treatment options for patients with localized prostate cancer.

Radiation Therapy Articles

Read our exclusive BackTable Urology Articles for quick insights on radiation therapy, provided by physicians for physicians.

Rectal Spacer Placement in Prostate Cancer: A Procedural Guide

Dr. Javier-Desloges and Dr. Taunk highlight the various aspects of rectal spacer placement procedures, including hydrogel spacers, equipment, patient position, antibiotic treatment, & more for surgical success.

Rectal Spacer Placement: Who Is The Ideal Patient?

Urologic oncologist Dr. Javier-Desloges and radiation oncologist Dr. Neil Taunk discuss the ideal patient candidate for rectal spacer placement and other factors to consider before a rectal spacer procedure.

Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Patient Candidacy & Potential Complications

Urologists commonly utilize radiotherapy in the treatment of prostate cancer, but like most treatment modalities, it is not without its complications. Learn more about specific complications and the role of patient-specific and prostate-specific factors in determining candidacy for treatment.

External vs Internal Radiation Therapy in Prostate Cancer: Patient Selection & Procedure Best Practices

Internal radiation therapy and external radiation therapy are often used by Urologists in the treatment of prostate cancer. Understanding the differences between the two forms of radiation is pertinent for deciding the patient's treatment plan.

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