Cancer researchers first in Texas to use new prostate rectal spacer to minimize side effects of SABR radiation treatments: September 2015 News Releases - UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
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UT Southwestern Medical Center cancer researchers are investigating whether an injectable, biodegradable gel can reduce potential side effects from extreme high-dose radiation treatments for prostate cancer.
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Cancer researchers first in Texas to use new prostate rectal
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New Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Technique Aims to Preserve Sexual
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Examining risk factors for rectal toxicity following radiation