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IMRT for Prostate Cancer: Advanced Radiation Therapy at UPNT

Precise, Effective Treatment for Prostate Cancer

At Urology Partners of North Texas (UPNT), we offer comprehensive prostate cancer care, including Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)—a highly advanced, non-invasive treatment for men who opt in for radiation therapy instead of surgery. IMRT provides excellent long-term cancer control while minimizing side effects.

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Our urologists work closely with Texas Cancer Specialists (TCS) to deliver seamless, multidisciplinary care for prostate cancer patients. Dr. Peter Lanasa (Arlington) and Dr. Jerry Barker (Fort Worth) are experienced radiation oncologists and trusted partners under the UPNT umbrella. Together, we provide the most advanced radiation therapy available with a personalized, patient-centered approach.

Comprehensive Cancer Care with UPNT and Texas Cancer Specialists

At Urology Partners of North Texas (UPNT), we offer integrated cancer care through our collaboration with Texas Cancer Specialists (TCS), which operates under the UPNT umbrella. While TCS is a distinct part of our network, their radiation oncology clinics are conveniently located adjacent to UPNT’s urology offices in both Arlington and Fort Worth, ensuring seamless coordination and continuity of care.

USMD Arlington: Full-Service Cancer Care Center

At USMD Arlington, patients have access to urologists, radiation oncologists, and a state-of-the-art radiation vault all in one central location. This comprehensive setup allows patients to receive consultations, imaging, IMRT treatments, and follow-up care—all without traveling between multiple facilities.

UPNT Fort Worth: Integrated Radiation and Urology Services

In Fort Worth, TCS’s radiation oncology clinic and vault are adjacent to UPNT’s urology clinic and surgery center, providing convenient access to advanced radiation therapy. This close collaboration between urologists and radiation oncologists promotes immediate communication and more personalized treatment plans.

Why This Model Benefits Patients

  • Seamless Collaboration: With radiation oncology and urology specialists working together, patients receive cohesive, personalized treatment plans.
  • Convenience and Efficiency: Having clinics and treatment centers in the same location reduces travel and ensures timely care.
  • Improved Outcomes: Continuity of care enhances communication between specialists, leading to more effective treatment strategies and better long-term results.
At UPNT and Texas Cancer Specialists, we are committed to providing comprehensive, integrated cancer care, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible support from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

What is IMRT (Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy)?

IMRT is the most advanced form of external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer. It uses computer-guided precision to deliver high-energy radiation beams that conform to the exact shape of the prostate. This allows for maximum cancer control while protecting surrounding healthy tissue, especially the bladder and rectum.
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How IMRT Works

  • Computer-Guided Precision: IMRT sculpts radiation beams to match the prostate’s size and shape, minimizing exposure to surrounding tissues.
  • Gradual Cancer Destruction: Radiation damages cancer cell DNA, causing tumors to shrink and die over time.
  • Daily Outpatient Sessions: Treatments are delivered 5 days a week for 5–8 weeks, with each session lasting about 10 minutes.
  • Minimal Downtime: Most patients drive home within 20 minutes and resume normal activities immediately.
IMRT is the gold standard for prostate cancer radiation therapy, combining precision, effectiveness, and convenience.
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Protecting Healthy Tissue: Barrigel, SpaceOAR, and BioProtect

At UPNT and Texas Cancer Specialists, we prioritize your long-term health by reducing the risk of radiation-related side effects. To protect the rectum during IMRT, we offer Barrigel®, SpaceOAR®, and BioProtect®—advanced biodegradable spacers that create a temporary barrier between the prostate and rectum. These spacers dissolve naturally within 6 months, leaving no permanent implants.

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What Are These Technologies?

  • Barrigel®: A soft, injectable, absorbable hydrogel that forms a protective layer between the prostate and rectum, reducing radiation exposure.
  • SpaceOAR®: A gel spacer that creates space between the prostate and rectum, significantly lowering radiation side effects. It absorbs within 4 months.
  • BioProtect® Balloon Spacer: An inflatable, biodegradable balloon that gently expands to push the rectum away from the prostate, offering maximum protection.

Why Are These Important?

These temporary spacers provide critical protection during radiation therapy by:
  • Reducing rectal radiation exposure, preventing irritation, bleeding, and bowel issues.
  • Enhancing safety and precision, making treatment more effective.
  • Dissolving naturally within 6 months, leaving no lasting implants.

For IMRT patients, these innovative technologies offer peace of mind and an added layer of protection.

What Are the Possible Side Effects of IMRT?

Because IMRT is highly targeted, most side effects are mild and temporary:

  • Mild Urinary Symptoms: Slight increase in urgency or frequency.
  • Mild Bowel Changes: Occasional rectal irritation or soft stools (minimized with Barrigel, SpaceOAR, or BioProtect).
  • Temporary Fatigue: Common during treatment but improves afterward.

At UPNT and Texas Cancer Specialists, we take every precaution to minimize side effects while maximizing treatment success.

Why Choose UPNT and Texas Cancer Specialists for Radiation Therapy?

  • Experienced Radiation Oncologists: Dr. Peter Lanasa (Arlington) and Dr. Jerry Barker (Fort Worth) are leaders in prostate cancer radiation therapy and trusted partners of UPNT.
  • Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Care: Seamless collaboration between urology and radiation oncology ensures every patient receives coordinated care.
  • Advanced Technology: IMRT is the most precise and effective form of external beam radiation therapy.
  • Barrigel, SpaceOAR, and BioProtect: Reduce rectal radiation exposure, lowering the risk of side effects and improving quality of life.
  • Convenient Locations: State-of-the-art radiation centers in Arlington and Fort Worth.

Schedule a Consultation for IMRT

Learn more about IMRT and find out if it’s the right treatment for your prostate cancer.
  • Conveniently located in Arlington and Fort Worth.
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For more detailed information about radiation therapy options, visit the Texas Cancer Specialists website.

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