The Prostate Health Podcast

98: Biodegradable Balloon System to Revolutionize Rectal Protection During Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy – Jonathan D. Tward, MD, PhD


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Weighing the possible side effects of prostate cancer treatments while considering various treatment options can be a daunting challenge for men and their loved ones.

We are excited to partner with BioProtect for this episode, with our distinguished guest, Dr. Jonathan Tward, a Radiation Oncologist and tenured professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah Health. Dr. Tward will fill us in on a progressive new technology that aims to minimize both short and long-term side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Dr. Tward is a highly regarded authority and key opinion leader in the management of prostate cancer. He earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry at UCLA, a Medical Degree at Tufts University in Boston, and he completed his radiation oncology residency training at the University of Utah. He holds the Vincent P. and Janet Manzini Presidential Endowed Chair at Huntsman Cancer Institute in genitourinary malignancies.

Dr. Tward specializes in delivering precisely targeted radiation therapy for numerous genitourinary malignancies, including prostate cancer. He utilizes various advanced technologies, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, and low and high-dose-rate brachytherapy. Dr. Tward has contributed to over 100 published peer-reviewed journal articles. He also actively serves on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines committees for prostate, bladder, and penile cancers.

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