Tag: focal therapy

• February 10, 2016
• Focal Treatment & Laser Ablation

The Time For Focal Laser Ablation Is Here

Until about 10 years ago, conventional prostate cancer treatments were based on the assumption that prostate cancer is a multifocal disease. All conventional treatment modalities (surgery, radiotherapy, and thermal ablation) were “radical” because they were directed at the removal or destruction of the whole gland. Such treatments, however, put urinary and sexual function at risk, keep reading

• December 17, 2015
• General Prostate

Call to Action: Make Your Voice Heard

I can’t begin to count the number of times patients have asked me questions like these: “Why isn’t focal laser ablation covered by Medicare or insurance?” “My urologist said he won’t do my follow-up if I have focal laser ablation. Do you know a laser-friendly urologist in my area who will work with me?” “How keep reading

• October 4, 2015
• Focal Treatment & Laser Ablation

International Experts Give Focal Therapy a Green Light

One of the oldest and most respected urologic professional associations is the Société Internationale d’Urologie (SIU), headquartered in Montreal. It was founded in 1907 during a period when national and local urologic societies were getting off the ground. As part of their membership, urologists are subscribed to the World Journal of Urology. According to the keep reading