TMBS E198: Dr Ian Thompson; Texas Urology Group – Prostate awareness month and “Spaceoar” TM Hydrogel

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About Dr. Ian Thompson

Dr. Ian Thompson is with the Texas Urology Group and is giving this interview with Mark representing a collaborative education activity between Dr. Thompson and Boston Scientific Corporation. Dr. Thompson was not compensated for his time.

Prostate Cancer is one of the most prolific diseases for men with 3.1 million living with the disease.

A special radiation Therapy know as “SPACEOAR HYDROGEL” that is helping with the treatment minimizing potential side effects and negative impact on urinary, sexual and bowel quality of life. Read all about on www.spaceoar.com  

References: 

  1. American Cancer Society. Key Statistics for Prostate Cancer. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/about/key-statistics.html. Accessed August 2021.  
  1. American Cancer Society. Survival Rates for Prostate Cancer. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/survival-rates.html. Accessed August 2021.   
  1. American Cancer Society. Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/treating/radiation-therapy.html. Accessed August 2021.  
  1. Boston Scientific. Frequently Asked Questions about SpaceOAR Hydrogel. Available at: https://www.spaceoar.com/about-spaceoar-hydrogel/faqs/. Accessed August 2021. 
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