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Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Oct 7 1:02pm | Replies (237)
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@clandeboye1

I do not know the answer to your question . I noted in Dr. Patrick Walsh's 5th Edition " Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer " : There was no mention whatsoever about NanoKnife , yet it is gaining ground worldwide and showing positive results for low to intermediate Prostate Cancer . I personally know 5 individuals who have undergone the procedure : 2 in Germany and 3 in Toronto, Canada . Another is awaiting a procedure date .
I am on Active Surveillance . I am reviewing my options : NanoKnife , SBRT Monotherapy and HDR Monotherapy Brachytherapy .
Canada is one of the few countries who does not have a Proton Radiation Facility -- We are behind the times on this one . Lack of funds -- Billions for illegals .

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heavyphil | @heavyphil | Oct 3 8:37am

Nanoknife is a FOCAL therapy similar to laser, cryo in that it only targets cancer cells.
But targeting cells is tricky stuff even with the best scanning technology. Only tumors of a certain size will show up on scans. What about tiny clumps of three or four cells which have not grown to a viewable size?
I applaud any treatment that can spare an individual from the side effects of RP or radiation but I am also concerned that treatment might not kill all the cancer present in the entire gland.
Just my opinion and not an endorsement or criticism of any treatment.

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