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Speaker: Dr. Andrew Farach, Houston Methodist Hospital, Radiation Oncology Department

Topic: ”Advanced Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer”

Background: Dr. Farach is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Houston Methodist Hospital where he serves as Director of Brachytherapy. His interest and special procedures are in Gynecologic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Hepatobiliary Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiation/Surgery, and general Radiation Oncology.

Dr. Farach earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his Internship at the University of Texas Health Science Center and his Radiation Oncology residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Farach is active in ASTRO (American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology), ACR (American College of Radiology), the Texas Radiological Society (TRS), and the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS). Dr. Farach has published peer-reviewed articles on topics such as SBRT outcomes in lung cancer, radiation and immunotherapy for breast cancer, and liver regeneration after SBRT. He plays an important role in cancer patient care, clinical research, and the education of residents and students.