The Phase 3 trials for the Barrigel and BioProtect rectal spacers demonstrated a dosimetric advantage and reduced rectal toxicity similar to SpaceOAR, but data on long-term toxicity and patient-reported outcomes is still needed to fully evaluate the newer spacers.
Black men have higher risk of prostate cancer at any PSA level
November 14th 2023“These findings suggest that to reduce health disparities for Veterans in the prevention of prostate cancer, clinicians should consider an individual Veteran’s risk for prostate cancer including factors such as race and age," says Kyung Min Lee, PhD.