Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH

Articles by Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH

Future Landscape of Prostate Cancer and Rectal Spacers

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

January 25th 2024

The expert panel concludes their discussion with a look toward the future of prostate cancer treatment and the evolving role of rectal spacers.

Academic Training and Advice for Clinicians Utilizing Rectal Spacers

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

January 18th 2024

A group of urologists and radiation oncologists detail how they were trained on the utilization of rectal spacers and offer practical advice for other clinicians treating patients with prostate cancer.

Rectal Spacers: Placement, Complications, and Management

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

January 18th 2024

The panel provides clinical insights on the placement of rectal spacers, the management of toxicities, and the counseling of patients with prostate cancer following rectal spacer placement.

Multidisciplinary Care in Prostate Cancer Treatment

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

January 11th 2024

Urologists and radiation oncologists discuss the multidisciplinary approach to treating patients with prostate cancer and how they address treatment complications.

Clinical Trials Investigating Rectal Spacers in Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

January 11th 2024

A detailed overview of clinical trials and ongoing research in prostate cancer investigating rectal spacers.

Pros and Cons of Rectal Spacer Types in Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

January 4th 2024

Prostate cancer specialists outline the pros and cons of the rectal spacer options for patients with prostate cancer and discuss factors that influence spacer choice.

Prostate Cancer Treatment: Visibility Considerations With Radiation

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

January 4th 2024

The expert panel outlines visibility considerations with the 3 rectal spacer options when treating patients with prostate cancer with radiation therapy.

Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH, an expert on prostate cancer

The Role of PEG Hydrogel Spacers in Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

December 28th 2023

Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH, describes PEG hydrogel spacers and discusses their role in treating patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiation therapy.

Rizwan Nurani, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

Balloon Spacers in Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

December 28th 2023

Rizwan Nurani, MD, an expert on prostate cancer, describes the role of balloon spacers in the treatment space.

Varun Sundaram, MD, an expert on prostate cancer

Prostate Cancer: Hyaluronic Acid Spacers

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

December 21st 2023

Following a review of rectal spacer options, Varun Sundaram, MD, offers clinical perspectives on hyaluronic acid spacers for patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiation.

Challenges and Complications With Rectal Spacing in Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

December 21st 2023

Clinical insights on challenges and complications of rectal spacing encountered in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer.

Patient-Centric Approach in Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

December 14th 2023

Specialists in the field of prostate cancer discuss their approaches for discussing rectal spacing with patients.

Rectal Spacing With Proton Therapy and Brachytherapy in Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

December 14th 2023

Comprehensive insights on the utilization of rectal spacers with proton beam radiation and brachytherapy in prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Best Candidates for Rectal Spacing

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

December 7th 2023

Experts on prostate cancer outline the best candidates for rectal spacing and outline factors that influence rectal spacer placement.

SBRT and Hypofractionation in Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

December 7th 2023

Prostate cancer specialists provide insights on stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and hypofractionation and their relationship to optimal rectal spacing.

Urology Perspective on Radiation Toxicity in Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

November 30th 2023

Urologists offer their perspectives on toxicity seen in patients with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation treatment.

Radiation Safety Considerations for Patients With Prostate Cancer

ByBrian Mazzarella, MD,Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH,Rizwan Nurani, MD,John Han-Chih Chang, MD,Varun Sundaram, MD

November 30th 2023

Experts on prostate cancer discuss the risks, complications, and safety considerations for patients with prostate cancer who are considering radiation therapy.