At Urology Partners of North Texas (UPNT), we provide expert care and personalized treatment plans for patients with advanced prostate cancer. Our radiation oncologists specialize in the latest technologies, working closely with medical oncologists to ensure seamless, collaborative care.
Advanced prostate cancer is prostate cancer that has spread beyond the prostate gland. This can include nearby tissues (known as locally advanced prostate cancer) or more distant parts of the body, such as the bones, lymph nodes, or other organs (metastatic prostate cancer).
Treatment for advanced prostate cancer has evolved significantly in recent years. Today, combination therapies are recommended to slow disease progression and improve survival.
Hormone therapy is the backbone of treatment for advanced prostate cancer. It works by lowering testosterone, the hormone that fuels prostate cancer growth.
Recent studies show that combining ADT with an androgen receptor inhibitor (ARI) improves outcomes and delays disease progression. This combination therapy is recommended early for patients with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, even before the cancer becomes resistant to hormone therapy.
Radiation therapy plays a key role in managing advanced prostate cancer, especially for locally advanced disease or to relieve pain from bone metastases.
UPNT’s radiation oncologists use advanced techniques such as Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), which delivers highly precise doses of radiation with minimal damage to surrounding tissues.
Chemotherapy is recommended for cancers that are no longer responding to hormone therapy. UPNT works closely with medical oncologists to coordinate chemotherapy care.
UPNT is proud to offer access to clinical trials, giving patients the opportunity to receive promising new treatments before they become widely available. Clinical trials may include immunotherapy, PARP inhibitors, or targeted therapies for patients with specific genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA mutations).
Participating in a clinical trial can provide cutting-edge care while helping to advance future treatments.
Diagnosing advanced prostate cancer involves a combination of blood tests, imaging studies, and sometimes biopsies to determine how far the cancer has spread. One of the most exciting advancements in recent years is the PSMA PET scan, a powerful imaging tool that offers greater accuracy than traditional CT scans or bone scans.
PSMA (Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen) PET imaging is a highly sensitive scan that detects prostate cancer cells throughout the body. It uses a small amount of a radioactive tracer that binds specifically to PSMA, a protein found on prostate cancer cells. This allows for highly accurate imaging of cancer spread.
At UPNT, we work closely with partners to offer patients access to the most advanced imaging technologies, including PSMA PET scans, ensuring an accurate diagnosis and well-informed treatment decisions.
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Combining ADT with ARIs improves survival and delays disease progression compared to ADT alone.
At UPNT, we combine expertise in radiation oncology with a collaborative approach, working closely with leading medical oncologists to deliver the best care possible. Our commitment to personalized treatment plans, access to clinical trials, and innovative therapies ensures that patients receive the most up-to-date and effective care available.
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, contact UPNT today to learn how we can help you navigate your journey.
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