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What are the Different Stages of Prostate Cancer
What Are The Different Stages Of Prostate Cancer And What Do They Mean?A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be devastating, but early diagnosis and selecting the right treatment can improve your prognosis. Not only can the right treatment have a higher success rate, but it can also help ensure the maximum quality of life after
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HIFU Prostate Cancer Treatment Pros and Cons: What You Need To Know
HIFU Prostate Cancer Treatment Pros and Cons: What You Need To Know Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the UK — and while a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be frightening, the good news is that it is very treatable if it is caught early. Exactly what that treatment will
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Treating Early Stage prostate Cancer in 2023
Treating early-stage prostate cancer in 2023 I. Introduction This article aims to provide patient-focused information on modern treatments for prostate cancer which is confined within the prostate gland (Localised) Precision diagnostics, especially the availability of imaging tools including MRI scans and PSMA PET scans and image-guided biopsies are changing the treatment of localised prostate cancer.
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Sex after Prostate Cancer Treatment : What You Need to Know
Sex after Prostate Cancer Treatment : What You Need to Know Active Surveillance and Focal Therapy preserve male sexual function Radical prostate cancer treatments damage male sexual function 76% of men rate their sexual function as poor 5 years after radical treatment Significant penile rehabilitation is needed after radical treatment Intimate communication with wives or
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Busting myths around prostate cancer
Living in an era of information overload is challenging; and in the case of healthcare the sheer quantity of information ranging in quality is overwhelming at best and harmful at worst. Prostate cancer is no exception. Our patients tell us some incredible things that they’ve been told and advised in their journeys to our clinic.
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NanoKnife, enhanced patient choice and the case for prostate cancer screening
Adding NanoKnife to our clinical offer of focal treatments to patients has been eye-opening on a number of levels. Not only has it revealed both clinician enthusiasm and patient satisfaction, but it has reinforced our commitment to improving the early detection of prostate cancer and has accelerated our drive to improve access to screening.Two recent
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The NPCA Annual Report 2022: some questions answered, many questions raised
The National Prostate Cancer Audit is the first clinical audit of the care men receive following a prostate cancer diagnosis. Itsspecific objectives are to investigate:Service delivery and organisation of care in England and WalesThe characteristics of patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancerThe diagnostic and staging process and initial treatment planningThe initial treatments that men receivedThe
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What is Men’s Health?
Despite the general acceptance and use of the term in the media, the annual week of awareness that is promoted internationally and the ongoing public campaigning led by admirable organisations such as the Movember Foundation , “Men’s Health” continues to mean many things to many people, without a coherent narrative essential to generate real impact
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HIFU Treatment for Prostate Cancer
HIFU treatment for prostate cancer is a minimally invasive, localized treatment for prostate cancer using high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). HIFU is a very precise treatment for prostate cancer that kills the cancer cells but does not affect healthy tissue. It is also known as focal therapy, high-intensity focused ultrasound or HIFU treatment.HIFU for prostate cancer
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NanoKnife for Prostate Cancer Treatment: What You Need to Know
1. IntroductionNanoKnife IRE prostate cancer treatment is an exciting addition to the array of Focal Therapies now available for the treatment of prostate cancer.Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in men in the UK with 47,000 cases annually and 11,000 reported deaths annually. Prostate cancer is normally detected in men over
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- News & Views
- Active Surveillance
- Age & Longevity
- Anxiety & Depression
- Charities & Campaigns
- Erectile Function
- Ethnicity
- Focal Therapy
- MRI Scans
- Prostate Biopsies
- Prostatectomy Surgery
- PSA Testing
- Radiotherapy / Hormone
- Recovery After Prostate Cancer
- Relationships & Partners
- Research & Innovation
- Testosterone Suppression
- Urinary Continence
- March 27, 2023
Radiation treatment for prostate cancer is very effective, but what happens after? Learn more about what to expect following radiation treatment for prostate cancer.
- March 27, 2023
With any medical treatment, it’s important to make an informed decision. Here’s what you need to know about HIFU vs radiation for prostate cancer so that you can choose which treatment will be right for you.
- March 24, 2023
A larger percentage of the patients of The Focal Therapy Clinic are looking for a second opinion, an essential avenue of research for prostate cancer patients.
- March 9, 2023
A collection of recent public commentary by celebrities and influencers on prostate cancer.
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