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HIFU in Phoenix area
I had a partial HOLEP after I was not able to urinate, and they found cancer - Gleason 3+4. An MRI showed that there was...
Arizona Mayo Urologists for RALP or HIFU
I'm 48 w/ a 1.2mm lesion, 2 biopsies confirming a Gleason score of 3+4, 2.6 ongoing PSA. I was recently recommended to strongly consider either...
Pros & cons of brachytherapy, HIFU, Tulsa treatment options?
What are the pluses and minuses of brachytherapy vs HIFU HIFU vs Tulsa, or other Focal Therapy's.. These treatment potential impacts on QoL?I was diagnosed...
Study shows HIFU noninferior to prostatectomy for localized prostate
https://www.urologytimes.com/view/study-shows-hifu-noninferior-to-prostatectomy-for-localized-prostate-cancer
What are the pros/cons of HIFU and TULSA-PRO treatments?
I have Pca Gleason 3+4 in left medial apex, plus a couple atypical spots. Size of prostate is 56cc. My surgeon raised the idea of...
Any experiences with HIFU localized ablation for prostate cancer?
I am interested in anyone who has had this treatment for well-localized cancer in the prostate and what their experience was/is.
Radical Prostatectomy vs. HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound)
Thank You to everyone who replied and commented on my post of March 23. Very much appreciated!!I was diagnosed with stage 2b prostate cancer, 4...
Usage of Immunotherapy , HIFU , Cryoabalation , NanoKnife , TULSA PRO.
Apparently, these treatments really only work properly with somebody who has a Gleason of 3+4 or less. I have been recommending looking into them for...
Getting HIFU tomorrow: Worried about the catheter mostly
Tomorrow is the big day for me. HIFU for two tumors confined to the right spot in the prostate. Orgovyx shrunk the prostate enough to...
Results after high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
Fortunately, I (@ 77 years old) qualified to ablate my 3+4 tumors on the right side of my prostate gland through a HIFU procedure. Performed...
50 and Full of Life. Need advice. TULSA or HIFU or what?
We're all here for the same reason, so I'll try to keep my introduction short. I'm 50, still very young (IMO), full of energy, extremely...
Focal Therapy (HIFU, VTP, Cryotherapy, Tulsa) Study anyone? ...anyone?
Had to Google what VTP is: "Vascular-targeted photodynamic therapy (VTP) is an approved treatment option for unilateral low-risk prostate cancer (PCa)." So. Is it just...
Gleason 6 Decipher 0.64. Photon, proton, AS, TULSA?
I was recently diagnosed with above numbers. Is HIFU and TULSA the same thing? Wry confusing trying to decide which treatment I should try. Thoughts?
Doc just recommended treatment options, head is spinning! Thoughts?
Hi there! Brand new here after meeting with my urologist today. My basic story: 57 yo white male, good health, no health problems except slightly...
prostate cancer
diagnosed with prostate cancer 08/24, hifu done on 10/24, cancer returned 09/25, electroporation done on 12/25. PSMA pet scan done on 12/31/2025, Pet scan stated...
Orgovyx and Diltiazem: Should I be concerned about drug interactions?
I’m about to start a 6-8 week course of Orgovyx in preparation to have HIFU once the prostate shrinks enough. I have a pacemaker and...
Medicare and Focal Therapy
I have been looking into options for treating my pC and want to go the focal therapy route. I am trying to find out what...
Tricare Prime Coverage for TULSA Procedure
Greetings all, I'm 55 and caught my prostate cancer diagnosis very early. I'm very interested in the TULSA procedure and would like to discuss insurance...
Ablation Therapy - Does It Lead To Metastases?
In trying to research ablation therapies such as TULSA-PRO, at least one source suggests that ablation leads to circulating tumor cells, which tend to establish...
Decision time
Biopsy may 2024. Gleason 6 PSA 5.1 decipher 0.64. Decided on AS Biopsy August 2025. PSA 5.7 Gleason 3+4 in 3 lesions. Percentage of 4...
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