NanoKnife treatment & Medicare

Posted by goldguy @goldguy, Nov 13, 2024

First, I appreciate this discussion board and the ability to discuss experiences.

Does anyone know if Medicare covers the NanoKnife treatment?

Does anyone have experience with private insurance companies covering this treatment? If so, what insurance company was it

Thanks in advance for your comments

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@clandeboye1

I know several people in Canada who had NanoKnife -- All are very pleased and happy with their choice , and would choose it again . What was your PSA and Biopsy results at the time of your procedure ?
Were you on Active Surveillance prior ?
Thanks .

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I'm in Canada with PC 3+4. Where (specifically which clinics) in Canada did they have the NanoKnife. I am looking for someone who can do this in Canada also. Please advise.

Thx

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@kikito1

I'm in Canada with PC 3+4. Where (specifically which clinics) in Canada did they have the NanoKnife. I am looking for someone who can do this in Canada also. Please advise.

Thx

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@kikitol Dr. Robert Nam from Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto . He and Dr. Nathan Perlis at Princess Margaret Hospital performs the most . Dr. Nam is associated with North Toronto Cancer Associates where he performs the NanoKnife . VERY SUCCESSFULLY .
Also try Dr. Luke Fazio at The Clinic at Beverely Hills , Toronto , where he performs the NanoKnife procedure . He is Head of Urology at The Humber River Hospital in Toronto .
It is not covered by O.H.I.P. -- It costs around $ 25, 000 Can
Tulsa Pro is performed at Sunnybrook by Dr. Laurence Klotz , who was on the original research team when Tulsa Pro was invented at Sunnybrook under Dr. Chopra. It costs around the dame price HOWEVER . There is a Tulsa Pro Trial at Sunnybrook at present . I believe the trial is still open for candidates. If you are accepted-- the procedure is free .
Good Luck .

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@kikito1

I'm in Canada with PC 3+4. Where (specifically which clinics) in Canada did they have the NanoKnife. I am looking for someone who can do this in Canada also. Please advise.

Thx

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@kikito1 A followup ;
Dr Nathan Perlis at Princess Margaret in Toronto is currently conducting a NanoKnife Trial .

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