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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IMRT is the gold standard for prostate cancer radiation therapy, combining precision, effectiveness, and convenience.
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.
For IMRT patients, these innovative technologies offer peace of mind and an added layer of protection.
Because IMRT is highly targeted, most side effects are mild and temporary:
At UPNT and Texas Cancer Specialists, we take every precaution to minimize side effects while maximizing treatment success.
For more detailed information about radiation therapy options, visit the Texas Cancer Specialists website.
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