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HIFU treatment for prostate cancer

Because of the many benefits of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) as a treatment option for cancer prostate cancer, many patients ask how they can get treatment. Since February 2010, the FDA is still investigating HIFU as a treatment for prostate cancer, and several delivery devices HIFU in stage clinical trials. Those wishing to receive HIFU now have to be creative in seeking a treatment option.

What is HIFU?

HIFU is a medical technique that uses ultrasound to destroy tissue that otherwise elusive, as the tissue of the prostate gland. When used to treat prostate cancer, HIFU destroys the entire prostate and heat ablation of tissue using ultrasonic waves. This highly effective treatment to reduce the risk of side effects of another form of options treatment of prostate cancer makes it ideal for those who want to preserve their quality of life today while facing the threat caused by cancer localized prostate.

Am I eligible?

The first step in HIFU treatment for prostate cancer is to determine if you are eligible for treatment. Find a urologist who is familiar with HIFU and works with clinics or treatment centers for international discuss your case. You will tell the doctor of your recent PSA, Gleason, size and volume of the prostate and treatments already tried. Other factors taken into account and the patient's age, overall health, and localization of prostate tumors.

Discovery of a treatment

Currently, There are two ways to get the HIFU treatment. The first is to find an open in your area. To do this, find a doctor working with essays clinics, and whether or not you are eligible to participate. If you should, you may receive HIFU treatment for his prostate cancer without having to leave the United States.

The other option is to travel outside a clinic HIFU United States. Some of the best urologists Travel the country regularly to these clinics to perform HIFU. Treatment centers to help patients find housing for use before and after treatment. Treatment with HIFU is an outpatient procedure, most patients are able to travel for treatment, receive treatment and return home in just a few days. Follow with a urologist in the States is recommended after treatment with HIFU.

Recovery: What to Expect

Compared other treatment options for prostate cancer, HIFU recovery is minimal. HIFU patients can expect to use a catheter to allow bladder completely emptied, while the body recovers. Patients need the catheter from one to four weeks, this means you must be removed during follow-up with a urologist in the local area of the patient. Most patients are able to move normally within hours of treatment. Slight discomfort is common but not severe pain. The discomfort is usually treated with painkillers. Some uncomfortable urinary symptoms, the frequency, urgency or urinary tract symptoms are common, but they are temporary and disappear within days of treatment.

About the Author

Dr. Bert Vorstman MD MS FAAP FRACS FACS is a leader and expert in minimally invasive outpatient treatment options for localized prostate cancer HIFU. He is a former NIH sponsored researcher and former faculty member of the University of Miami department of urology.



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