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Newly diagnosed and looking for treatment advice.
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Thanks for sharing that. My urologist refered me to a radiation oncologist and a surgeon. One thing I didn't mention was that the surgeon suggested HIFU on just the big 3+4 tumor followed by active surveillance. I'm not sure about that; seems like just kicking the can down the road. I have been thinking of getting a 2nd opinion at a center of excellence. About a possible recurrence after radiation- can't they just radiate it again?
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After radiation of the prostate and the area around it, they can never be radiated again. You get the maximum radiation to that area whether it’s the first radiation, treatment or salvage radiation.
They can zap metastasis that are in other areas like on the bone or in other places in the body, but that area is no longer able to be radiated.
It’s possible HIFU might work, but usually with more advanced cases, they will not do that type of treatment
If you had HIFU And it was unsuccessful you could have radiation to that area.
Please do go to a center of excellence and get a full work up with multiple doctors to find out what the best options are for you.