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Optilume balloon therapy for BPH

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@muraiken

Optilume for BPH - I was considering getting this procedure but the one thing that concerns me is the chemo drug that is used - the literature I'm reading states that trace amounts are found in urine and semen even after 6 months. Chemo drugs are very toxic so am concerned about trace amounts getting on my hands or clothing. None of the experts I've contacted really seem to have an answer for this or seem concerned. Any feedback from those of you on this website that have had the procedure? Also, anyone had the iTind procedure - seems like a similar procedure without the chemo.

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ITind is a device placed for a limited time and cuts the prostate slowly. No paclitaxel. My research found pain to be the part that shelved it for me.