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Gleason7(3+4) - treatment options recommendation

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

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@heavyphil

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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I agree but even a RP can leave behind cancer cells .
Additionally , if NanoKnfe fails after say 5 years there are numerous salvage treatments sttill available , including a repeat NanoKnife .
In Canada the procedure runs between $ 23,000 and $ 25,000 Can