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Focal therapy matches radical prostatectomy in prostate cancer control while offering fewer side effects and preserving treatment choices if cancer returns. Evidence supports its effectiveness for men with localized disease. keep reading

Experts outline a 10-step process that enhances the accuracy of focal therapy for prostate cancer, using detailed MRI imaging, calculated safety margins, and thoughtful selection of treatment methods. The framework aims to maximize tumor control while minimizing side effects. keep reading

Can a cancer diagnosis bring a sense of relief? For men with prostate cancer caught at Grade Group 1, emerging research and expert protocols suggest that aggressive treatments can often be avoided. Active surveillance, targeted focal therapies, and more precise diagnostic tools are helping many choose paths that spare quality of life. keep reading

What if treating prostate cancer didn’t have to mean sacrificing the whole gland? Thanks to advances in multiparametric MRI and MRI-targeted biopsy, focal therapy can pinpoint and erase tumors with a margin of safety while sparing healthy tissue. Lower side effect rates and preserved function set this approach apart. keep reading

Choosing the right prostate cancer treatment goes beyond medical statistics—it's about aligning therapy with individual lifestyles, priorities, and long-term well-being. Shared decision-making, patient-reported outcomes, and emerging therapies offer hope for better cancer control with fewer side effects. keep reading

Losing excess weight and adopting healthier habits may help men lower their prostate cancer risk. Recent studies suggest web-based and home programs offer promising tools for lasting lifestyle changes and improved health outcomes. keep reading

How do you stop overtreatment before it happens? New data shows fewer men are undergoing surgery for low-risk prostate cancer, while focal therapies are emerging as a way to control disease without sacrificing quality of life. keep reading

At the 2025 AUA annual meeting, focal therapy took center stage as a proven option for prostate cancer. Backed by studies like PIVOT and ProtecT and enabled by modern imaging, it now offers targeted treatment that addresses the shortcomings of surgery and radiation. keep reading

When choosing prostate cancer treatment, it’s not just the procedure that matters—it’s the doctor’s skill. Research shows performance plays a major role in both cancer control and quality of life, underscoring why experience and technique should guide your decision. keep reading

What if prostate cancer treatment didn’t mean choosing between surgery, radiation, or living with uncertainty? Focal therapy, guided by MRI, targets only the cancer while sparing healthy tissue, helping men avoid the “gray area blues” with confidence and peace of mind. keep reading