Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

This study followed 354 men with prostate cancer who chose to freeze half of their prostate gland (hemi-gland cryoablation) to destroy tumors. Researchers tracked how well the treatment controlled cancer and its impact on urinary function. The goal was to see if using advanced MR…

This early study tested whether a laser can safely destroy prostate cancer tissue using MRI and ultrasound guidance. Ten men with early-stage prostate cancer received the treatment in a doctor's office. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if the procedure is feasi…

This study tested a mobile app that lets ovarian cancer patients report their symptoms and well-being to their care team. The goal was to help doctors make better decisions and improve patients' quality of life. Ten women with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritone…

This small pilot study tested whether a special type of PET/CT scan (FDG PET/CT) can detect very early changes in brain tumors (glioblastoma) after starting chemotherapy. The idea is that tumors use sugar differently when they respond to treatment, and this scan measures sugar up…