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@robertmizek

I agree with the opinions stated by “ North of the border” and “gently”. As a lay person who had focal Brachytherapy that failed I agree that with your urologist that you are likely not a good candidate for focal therapy, brachytherapy or something like HIFU as none of them deal with metastasis related disease that more than likely would not show up on a biopsy.

One last thought: considering that you may be dealing with aggressive disease, you would do well to consider being treated at a nationally recognized center of excellence that has an excellent track record for experience, treatment and success. Here is the link to national cancer Institute recognized sites:
https://www.cancer.gov/research/infrastructure/cancer-centers
Good luck on your journey. We’re here for you.

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I would wholeheartedly agree with your statement on the nationally recognized Center for Excellence. There are many out there. I receive treatment at Mayo Clinic - Phoenix. These centers have decades of experience, treatments, known outcomes, data, research, etc. They almost could plug your numbers in and project the outcome.

Most importantly, do your research. It's your new job. Any provider promising a "new scientific breakthrough that will cure your PC" ... be very skeptical.