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What is uropartners?

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Why choose uropartners urologists Chicago?

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Where is the uropartners dispensary located?

Welcome to UroPartners . UroPartners is the largest independent urology group in the Midwest, providing advanced urologic care by some of the most renowned physicians in the State of Illinois. UroPartners is made up of a team of over 90 providers and 37 locations across Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

What is a saturation biopsy?

Certain patients may require a more in depth sampling of their prostate due to high risk factors. A saturation biopsy takes samples from all regions of the prostate. Saturation biopsies are done transperineally requiring general anesthesia. Hormone Therapy.

How long does SpaceOAR stay in place?

It remains in place for 3 months during radiation treatment, and is then absorbed and leaves the body in the patient’s urine — leaving nothing behind. SpaceOAR System has been has been clinically proven and studied in a US Clinical Trial and is FDA cleared for sale in the US.

What is brachytherapy for prostate cancer?

Brachytherapy. Brachytherapy is a radiation treatment where radioactive seeds are implanted into the prostate under general anesthesia using ultrasound guidance. Depending on the type and stage of cancer, you and the radiation oncologist may decide to combine brachytherapy with IGRT and IMRT to treat the cancer.

How does hormone therapy work for prostate cancer?

Prostate cancer in men is fueled by the hormone testosterone. Hormone therapy works by denying prostate cancer the fuel need for it to grow . For appropriate patients your physician may prescribe either short or long term hormonal therapy to improve your treatment outcome. Space OAR.

Who is Par Mehta?

Par Mehta, M.D. is a Board Certified Radiation Oncologist specializing in the treatment of prostate cancer. He possesses expertise and advanced training in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), and prostate brachytherapy. Additionally, he is an expert in utilizing The Calypso ® 4D Localization System (GPS for the body).

Does provenge help prostate cancer?

By stimulating the natural ability of the patients own immune cells, provenge may improve the patents overall prostate cancer prognosis. Active Surveillance.

What is active surveillance?

An active surveillance approach may be a treatment option for patients with non-aggressive early stage prostate cancer. Patients are closely monitored by their urologist for changes in the progression of their cancer and their PSA is tested at regular intervals. Coming Soon. Coming Soon.