Clinics across the United States are always evaluating the latest technologies as prostate cancer radiotherapy evolves — including innovations in prostate-rectum spacers. In our new video series, BioProtect is sharing the journey of the Ackerman Cancer Center in Jacksonville, Florida as their physicians and patients look back on their experiences with the BioProtect Balloon Spacer and explore the impact of BioProtect innovation on their practice and patients.
The Journey to BioProtect: Scott Ackerman, MD, FACR
As the founder of the Ackerman Cancer Center, the first and only physician-owned proton therapy center in the world, Dr. Ackerman leads a team of professionals known for the priority they place on preserving patient quality of life. Watch the video to hear him discuss why he utilizes the BioProtect Balloon Spacer, BioProtect’s apical performance, and the quality of life benefits he has observed.
From Frustration to “Looks Just Like the Textbooks”: Ryan Perkins, MD
After frustrating experiences with other spacers, Dr. Perkins began to use the BioProtect Balloon Spacer with his patients. Watch the video to hear him discuss his experiences with the BioProtect learning curve and the predictable spacing he has been able to achieve.
A Positive Impact on the Lives of Patients
A prostate cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering event, leading to feelings of worry and doubt. But with a treatment plan that includes the BioProtect Balloon Spacer, patients at the Ackerman Cancer Center expressed confidence in pursuing radiation. Watch the video to hear several patients discuss their experiences with BioProtect and share their cancer journeys.
For additional information about the BioProtect Balloon Spacer, explore our clinical evidence on efficacy, safety, and dosimetry, or check out the image library in our resource center for examples of BioProtect spacing results across imaging modalities. Plus, follow BioProtect on LinkedIn for updates on newly-published clinical data, conference and event details, and much more.
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