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HIFU Prostate Cancer Treatment

What Is HIFU? HIFU stands for High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. It is a procedure where sound waves are focused into a single beam and then used to target regions of the prostate gland where cancerous cells have been detected. The targeting is done with an MRI or Magnetic Resonance Imager, and allows the HIFU device … Continue reading »

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The Challenge of Treating Prostate Cancer

Traditionally, there are several treatment options for dealing with prostate cancer. Each one has strengths and drawbacks, which should be discussed at length with a doctor, and deliberated upon, before making a final decision. The first of these is a form of surgery known as a prostatectomy. While under a general anesthetic, the patient’s entire … Continue reading »

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HIFU for Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the number one cancer affecting men in North America.  In the U.S. alone, more than 180,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. The chances of getting prostate cancer increase with age, with 80% of men over 80 affected by the disease.  The prostate is a walnut sized gland that … Continue reading »

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