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Ep 259 Prostate Tumor Board: Risk Stratification & Treatment Strategies with Dr. Neeraj Agarwal and Dr. Tyler Seibert
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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.

Urology Episode #263

Urology

Kidney cancer management is evolving. How are experts adapting? In this installment of BackTable Tumor Board, Dr. Brandon Manley (Urologic Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center), Dr. Raquibul Hannan (Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern), and Dr. Rana McKay (Medical Oncology, UC San Diego) join guest host Mark Ball (Urologic Oncology, National Cancer Institute) to share their multidisciplinary perspectives on challenging, real-world kidney cancer cases.

Urology Episode #259

Urology

Could ongoing trials redefine the management of oligometastatic and advanced prostate cancer? In this installment of BackTable Tumor Board, leading prostate cancer experts Dr. Neeraj Agarwal, a medical oncologist from the University of Utah, and Dr. Tyler Seibert, a radiation oncologist from UC San Diego, join host Dr. Parth Modi to share their insights on the latest clinical trials and persistent challenges in managing prostate cancer.

Urology Episode #237

Urology

What if the key to better cancer outcomes lies not just in surgery or chemotherapy, but also in mindfulness, movement, and diet? In this episode of the BackTable Tumor Board, host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia interviews urologic oncologist Dr. Viraj Master, Professor of Urology at Emory University, about his role in developing the integrative oncology and survivorship service line at Winship Cancer Institute.

Urology Episode #200

Urology

Biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer can be difficult to diagnose and treat. In this episode of BackTable Urology, where Dr. Aditya Bagrodia hosts Dr. Amar Kishan, a genitourinary radiation oncologist at UCLA, to discuss the complexities of biochemical recurrence and local failure after radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Urology Episode #191

Urology

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.

Urology Episode #155

Urology

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.

Urology Episode #126

Urology

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.

Urology Episode #123

Urology

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.

Urology Episode #113

Urology

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.

Urology Episode #103

Urology

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.

Urology Episode #92

Urology

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.

Urology Episode #41

Urology

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.

Urology Episode #16

Urology

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.

Prostate Cancer Recurrence Diagnosis & Treatment: Focus on Shared Decision-Making

With guidance from urologic oncologists Dr. James Eastham and Dr. Aditya Bagrodia, this article covers how to effectively involve prostate cancer biochemical recurrence patients in diagnostic and treatment decisions.

Biochemical Recurrence in Prostate Cancer: How to Assess Risk Before & After Prostatectomy

Biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer—defined by a rising PSA after definitive treatment—poses challenges in surveillance and treatment decision-making.

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.

Doctor demonstrating prostate anatomy for potential radiotherapy 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. 

Male patient undergoing external radiation therapy

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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Podcasts

Renal Cancer Management: Tumor Board Discussion & Treatments with Dr. Raquib Hannan, Dr. Brandon Manley and Dr. Rana McKay  on the BackTable Urology Podcast
Prostate Tumor Board: Risk Stratification & Treatment Strategies with Dr. Neeraj Agarwal and Dr. Tyler Seibert on the BackTable Urology Podcast
Integrative Oncology in Urologic Cancer Care with Dr. Viraj Master on the BackTable Urology Podcast
Managing Biochemical Recurrence After Prostate Radiation  with Dr. Amar Kishan on the BackTable Urology Podcast
Optimizing Radiation Therapy: Role of Perirectal Spacers  with Dr. Eric Chenven and Dr. Nadim Nasr on the BackTable Urology Podcast
Optimizing Bladder Health in BPH Treatment Strategies with Dr. Shawn West on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Articles

Prostate Cancer Recurrence Diagnosis & Treatment: Focus on Shared Decision-Making

Prostate Cancer Recurrence Diagnosis & Treatment: Focus on Shared Decision-Making

Biochemical Recurrence in Prostate Cancer: How to Assess Risk Before & After Prostatectomy

Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer: Gauging Prostatectomy Risks

Rectal Spacer Placement in Prostate Cancer: A Procedural Guide

Rectal Spacer Placement in Prostate Cancer: A Procedural Guide

Contributors

Dr. Jeff Cadeddu on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Jeff Cadeddu

Dr. Suzanne Cole on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Suzanne Cole

Dr. Neil Desai on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Neil Desai

Dr. James Eastham on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. James Eastham

Dr. Yair Lotan on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Yair Lotan

Dr. Shankar Siva on the BackTable Urology Podcast

Dr. Shankar Siva

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