Radiation therapy has evolved over the years from wider beams that affected nearby healthy tissue to more precise pinpoint beams focused on the tumor itself. Now, with tools like Barrigel, we can take that precision one step further.
By Lauren Sederholm, PA
Facing a medical diagnosis—whether it’s prostate cancer or another condition—can be an emotional and confusing time. Patients often have questions, concerns, and a lot of uncertainty about what comes next. At Urology Austin, we recognize that healing involves more than medical treatment—it requires support, clarity, and compassionate guidance. That’s where our Patient Navigators come in.
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By Dr. Richard Garza, Urology Austin
Meet Dr. Garza
Dr. Richard Garza is a board-certified Radiation Oncologist with extensive experience treating prostate cancer and other malignancies. He trained at Loyola University Chicago, where he later served as Assistant Professor and Residency Program Director. Since joining Urology Austin’s Apex Cancer Care, Dr. Garza has treated more than 1,400 prostate cancer patients in Central Texas.
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There are few things men look forward to less than a prostate screen exam. Screening is looking for cancer (elevated psa) before a person has any symptoms. When abnormal cells or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. Scientists are trying to better understand which people are more likely to get certain types of cancer by studying things we do and things around us to see if they cause cancer.
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Like heart health, prostate health should be taken very seriously by men of all ages. Since June is recognized as Men’s Health Month nationwide, now is a good time to be reminded of some common issues affecting the male prostate gland.The most serious is prostate cancer, which we routinely diagnose and treat here at Urology Austin.
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For as long as testosterone replacement therapy has been used to treat men suffering from low testosterone, or ‘Low T’, there have been skeptics arguing that it increases the risk of prostate cancer. Recent research from The Journal of Urology of the American Urological Association, suggests otherwise. Experts say if testosterone therapy is prescribed under proper guidelines,
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A chemist from Brigham Young University and his students created a new device that could change how doctors detect prostate cancer and kidney disease. Instead of invasive blood draws, the device uses urine.
A tiny tube is lined with DNA sequences that latch onto disease markers in the urine. Urine that flows freely through the tube translates to a clean bill of health.
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What is Movember?
While you may think that this month is November, it’s actually Movember – a combination of the word Mo (slang for moustache) and the month of November.
What’s Movember About?
Men around the world commit to growing their mustaches for the entire month – that’s right, no shaving allowed – to raise awareness for men’s health issues like prostate cancer,
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A 10-year study involving men with localized prostate cancer – the largest trial of its kind – has shown that a radiotherapy regimen involving higher doses of radiation is a better option than receiving lower doses. The findings also demonstrated the overall effectiveness of radiotherapy for men with localized disease.
Set up in 1998,
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At Urology Austin, you hear us talk about prostate cancer constantly…it’s the second most common cancer among American males. 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime. And the numbers don’t lie. Prostate cancer is all too common… and it’s a potential killer.
So what can you do to minimize your risk?
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