The same four definitive treatment options available initially for localized prostate cancer are also available for treating a possible recurrence of localized prostate cancer.. These treatment options are High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU),Cryoablation (freezing),Radiation (various forms) and surgery (various types). The four categories of treatments have similar survival benefits but the first three have less […]

There are four DEFINITIVE TREATMENT options for localized prostate cancer, HIFU, cryoablation,various radiation therapies and various surgical options. Unfortunately,many urologists and cancer support groups have little or no experience with all four definitive treatment groups so men are usually counseled with one, or possibly two options that their physician is familiar with. In the appropriately […]

It is very important for men and their wives to do their homework when considering treatment options for their localized prostate cancer. This is especially so since most urologists and prostate cancer support groups are not totally conversant with all of the 6 broad groups of treatment options for prostate cancer and will be unlikely […]