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Non-Invasive HIFU Treatment for Prostate Cancer Receives Full FDA Approval

Posted on December 3, 2015 by admin

HIFU or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy, the non-surgical treatment that has been used to treat men with prostate cancer, has finally received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.  Ablatherm HIFU is on track to become the … Continue reading →

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Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy or Prostate Removal – Hernia Risk

Posted on June 20, 2013 by admin

Prostate removal or radiation therapy for cancer treatment is linked to a two- to four-fold higher than usual risk of later having a hernia repaired, according to a new study.by Nilsson, Hanna MD; Stranne, Johan MD, PhD; Stattin, Pär MD, PhD; … Continue reading →

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Prostate Cancer Treatment Options 2013

Posted on February 16, 2013 by admin

Prostate cancer treatments are making strides as development of individual treatment methods continues to eveolve.  When the cancer is caught in the early stages and remains localized, it is much easier to treat with a successful outcome using a variety … Continue reading →

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HIFU Pros and Cons

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

HIFU as a viable treatment option for prostate cancer, is coming of age and seems to be joining the ranks of accepted treatment options.  There are two main machines that adminster the HIFU treatment under the care of a qualified urologist; … Continue reading →

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Prostate Cancer

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin

Prostate Cancer The importance of early detection of prostate cancer cannot be overstated. The risks of it developing unnoticed are far too great. The Canadian Cancer Society estimates that prostate cancer will be found in 26,000 men each year. It … Continue reading →

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Treating Prostate Cancer

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

What You Should Know About Treating Prostate Cancer Treating Prostate Cancer Knowing the various treatments for prostate cancer available and what the risks associated with each are is the first step in being informed about what will be one of … Continue reading →

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