“You have prostate cancer.” When those words come with a one-two punch to the gut, an immediate reaction is, Get it out of me! Make it go away. The mind registers a malignant tumor as an invasive threat, but every level of being—physical, emotional, social, and spiritual—wants it gone.

All of us at the Sperling Prostate Center take both the tumor itself and the whole person to heart. Our professional mission and training are aimed at conquering each patient’s cancer, but we do it best when we take the whole person into account. The care we extend to our patients embraces both aspects, the clinical and the personal.

The clinical aspect

We are a team of medical experts who provide focal therapy using MRI-guided targeted tumor ablation. Our experience in selective destruction of tumors extends back to pioneering innovations. We are equipped with a state-of-the-art 3T magnet for excellence in imaging, supported by AI, and Dr. Sperling is a recognized expert in interpreting multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) prostate imaging. We are able to customize focal treatment because we offer Focal Laser Ablation, TULSA-PRO, TPLA (Transperineal Laser Ablation), and Exablate MR-guided Focused Ultrasound.

In addition, each person’s prostate cancer itself is unique. Patients considering focal therapy are evaluated not only in terms of their combined clinical factors (age, PSA, tumor grade, stage, etc.) but also any co-existing conditions (e.g. diabetes, previous surgery, etc.), medications, and general health. Since these can also influence treatment selection, it is essential to take them into account.^[i]

The personal aspect

Focal therapy is as much about a patient’s quality of life as it is about his physical cancer. Therefore, what matters most to each patient is also what matters to us. We prioritize getting to know about the patient’s lifestyle, relationship with partner and loved ones, his values and his preferences.

The whole person

An article from St. Catherine University’s nursing program puts it well:

There is growing recognition in modern healthcare that adequate care extends beyond treating physical symptoms. A more holistic approach, known as whole person healthcare, considers the full spectrum of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors that contribute to a person’s overall well-being.

The Sperling Prostate Center team recognizes that while the mind may be reeling from a cancer diagnosis, all of life as the patient knows it is affected. We know that treating his tumor is a huge contribution to his physical health; we also know that empathy, compassion, reassurance and warmth contribute to his well-being in less tangible but no less vital ways.

To sum up, the Sperling Prostate Center understands the importance of taking the whole person into account. When considering focal treatment for prostate cancer, we invite you to entrust your care to us.

NOTE: This content is solely for purposes of information and does not substitute for diagnostic or medical advice. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing pelvic pain, or have any other health concerns or questions of a personal medical nature.

References

[i] Dr. Sandy Srinivas. “Factors Shaping Treatment Selection in Prostate Cancer Care.” CureToday. Apr. 14, 2026. https://www.curetoday.com/view/factors-shaping-treatment-selection-in-prostate-cancer-care