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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.

Date: April 17, 2023

Time: 7:00 pm

 

WHERE:  Zoom Meeting

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Where: In-Person Meeting

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
Room EN207
3471 Westheimer, Houston, TX  77027

ELEVATOR:  the elevator to the second floor is operational

COVID PROTOCOLS: For the fully vaccinated, masks are optional. For the less than fully vaccinated, masks are required.

In case you weren't able to attend, we have an archive of past meeting discussions...

March 2023 Dr. Christopher J. Logothetis Androgen Signaling in Prostate Cancer
February 2023 Dr. Thomas Smith Dealing with the side effects from initial therapy for prostate cancer from the perspective of a urologic surgeon
January 2023 Dr. John Davis Retzius-Sparing Robotic Surgery
June 2022 Dr. Gregory Ravizzini and Dr. Bilal Siddiqui A New Imaging Technology for Detecting Prostate Cancer – PSMA-Targeted Imaging
April 2022 Dr. Ara Karamanian Tesla Pro- focal therapy for laser ablation
February 2022 The Very Reverend Barkley Thompson My spiritual experience dealing with prostate cancer
January 2022 Jane Williams, MSN, RN, FNP-BC Nurtrition & Physical Activity Related to Prostate Cancer
November 2021 Dr. Lisly Joel Cherry Understanding available treatment options for prostate cancer patients
October 2021 Dr. Brian Miles Advances in detecting and treating prostate cancer
September 2021 Dr. Justin Gregg Latest guidelines for active surveillance
July 2021 Dr. Waqar Hague Prostate Cancer: Treating local, regional, and distant disease
May 2021 Cherie Perez, RN Participating in clinical trials
April 2021 Dr. Neel Srikishen Recovery of urinary control after therapy
March 2021 Dr. Thomas Wheeler Grading protstate cancer aggressiveness
February 2021 Dr. Jonathan Clavell Signs, symptoms, and treatment options for erectile dysfunction
January 2021 Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, phD. & Dr. Alison Jeffries, MEd Anticancer living to reduce risk and support treatment

We meet on the 2nd Monday of every month, except August. There is no charge and we welcome companions and families to join us as well.

Monthly meetings provide a forum for medical experts to inform group members about treatment options and post-treatment issues. Though we do not offer medical advice, we do feel it is important for men to take control and make informed decisions based on factual information to plan a course of action.

Whether you are recently diagnosed, are currently under treatment, or wish to learn more about prostate cancer you are welcome to attend.

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