Sperling Prostate Center

Category: Other Treatments

A New Product to Reduce Rectal Damage from Prostate Radiation

More Cancer Deaths Due to Pandemic Delays in Treatment? | Sperling Prostate Center
The use of an injectable hydrogel spacer to help minimize toxic effects of prostate cancer (PCa) radiation on the rectal wall has become a standard of care. By implanting the hydrogel into the tissue between the prostate and the rectum, a wider space is created, which “may significantly reduce the [radiation] dose received by the rectum and the risk of rectal toxicity [side effects, see explanation in the blog below].” How well does it work? keep reading

Can Prostatectomy Spread Prostate Cancer?

Prostatectomy Rates Nearly Double for High Risk Prostate Cancer - Sperling Prostate Center
It has been, and continues to be, our position that metal instruments such as a scalpel or a biopsy needle are extremely unlikely to unleash PCa tumor cells that ultimately threaten a patient’s life. The predominant opinion among clinical professionals is that, even if it were to occur, it would be exceedingly rare. Another way to come at the prostatectomy-spreading-PCa problem is to broaden the question: can surgical removal of cancer cause the cancer to spread? keep reading
WordPress Image Lightbox