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Precision Treatment for Prostate Cancer

The Focal Therapy Clinic has been established by three of the leading practitioners of prostate cancer focal therapy in the world, Tim Dudderidge, Marc Laniado and Raj Nigam, and recently joined by the equally eminent Alan Doherty. They along with other industry experts have created The Focal Therapy Clinic to provide confidential help, advice and awareness to patients who should be considering focal therapy as a part of their prostate cancer treatment options.

Prostate cancer tended to be a disease that was feared by many men, as it used to be common to diagnose it at a very late stage. Now it is more commonly diagnosed early, and as such there are many new treatments available that offer far fewer side effects. In some cases, prostate cancer can be left untreated under active surveillance, but in many cases it will require some form of intervention. The earlier prostate cancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.

A new audio series brought to you by The Focal Therapy Clinic, where our host, Clare Delmar, explores some issues facing men diagnosed with prostate cancer that are little known, less understood and almost never talked about. See all episodes here.

If you are anxious about the effect prostate surgery or radiotherapy will have on your sexual and urinary function, or the on-going commitment and worry of Active Surveillance, HIFU Focal Therapy is a treatment option you should consider.

Focal Therapy is a general term for non-invasive techniques such as high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). It is used for destroying small tumours inside the prostate while leaving the remaining gland intact.

“Where appropriate Focal Therapy provides effective cancer control with minimal impact upon sexual potency or urinary continence.”
Mr Mark Laniado Consultant and Prostate Cancer Lead, Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire

“For men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer there is tremendous hope that they will be able to live out their disease with fewer problems than their fathers or grandfathers had in the past.”
Mr Mark Laniado Consultant and Prostate Cancer Lead, Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire

HIFU Focal Therapy is an effective, non-invasive set of treatments for men with early-stage localised prostate cancer. It has been pioneered and advanced in the UK by clinicians committed to offering men precision treatment options that effectively controls their cancer and preserves their quality of life.

Other types of focal therapy include cryotherapy and brachytherapy. The Focal Therapy Clinic has been created by world-leading Consultant Urological Surgeons and industry experts in focal therapy with the sole aim of providing confidential help and advice to consider this as a positive and viable treatment option.

“HIFU is something people need to be aware of – I believe this treatment should be more widely available and more widely promoted. It wasn’t something suggested to me as a possibility by my urologist and I actually raised it myself. I would recommend HIFU and in fact have recommended it to others.”

Keith (The Focal Therapy Clinic Patient)

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As a group of consultants we are passionate about all prostate cancer sufferers knowing about all of their treatment options.

Based upon the details that you know and can provide to us, we will send you a Plain English personalised preliminary suitability report for HIFU Focal Therapy treatment of your prostate cancer.

You can use the information we provide in your conversations with your existing NHS and/or private treatment consultant. Should you wish to talk with us further we would be grateful to help you, but there is absolutely no obligation for you to do so whatsoever.

Testimonials

My initial phone conversation was good and very clear about the possibilities and I felt happy about the idea of HIFU.

Viv - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

If it hadn’t been for you I wouldn’t have found Mr Dudderidge so I can’t thank you enough.

Vernon - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

My conversation was very useful. At the time I hadn't been aware it was possible to get HIFU on the NHS, I understood it was only normal if you partook in a trial. I had a consultation with Mr Nigam where I learned he could have it done on the NHS.

David - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

I found Brian's information and advice to be excellent. I felt he was the kind of person I could call any time and that he helped me through the process.

Paul - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

Following my conversation with Brian I had a consultation with Mr Dudderidge at Spire clinic who recommended me to have radical robotic surgery, following CT scans. This has been successful so far. My decision was made following the expert advice of Mr Dudderidge and I am very pleased with all of the information and expertise in my treatment both from Brian and Mr Dudderidge.

Andrew - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

Just a short note Brian to thank you for your advice which is very much appreciated.

Keith - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

I found is I was reading something that says, you know, are you happy on active surveillance? Within two hours, I had filled in the online questionnaire. And it wasn't so very long before I got a call back from Brian.

Perry - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

I was treated very professionally by the staff at The Focal Therapy Clinic and compared to the options I was offered here in Ireland it completely saved my quality of life. For that thank you.

Tom - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

HIFU is something people need to be aware of – I believe this treatment should be more widely available and more widely promoted. It wasn’t something suggested to me as a possibility by my urologist and I actually raised it myself. I would recommend HIFU and in fact have recommended it to others.

Keith - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

I hadn’t wanted to have either several weeks of radiotherapy or to have my prostate out – my wife and I wanted to be able to continue to enjoy our life together as normal, and focal therapy was the best way for that.

Jim - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

I had felt concerned about undergoing hormone or radio therapy which is what he had been offered, and this concern was affirmed by my conversation with Brian, who recognised it was 'a hell of a thing to do'. I decided that HIFU sounded by far the best option.

Denis - Patient of The Focal Therapy Clinic

Precision Treatment for Prostate Cancer

“Where appropriate Focal Therapy provides effective cancer control with minimal impact upon sexual potency or urinary continence.”Mr Mark Laniado Consultant and Prostate Cancer Lead, Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire

“For men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer there is tremendous hope that they will be able to live out their disease with fewer problems than their fathers or grandfathers had in the past.” Mr Mark Laniado Consultant and Prostate Cancer Lead, Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire

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“Where appropriate Focal Therapy provides effective cancer control with minimal impact upon sexual potency or urinary continence.”
Mr Mark Laniado Consultant and Prostate Cancer Lead, Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire

“For men who have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer there is tremendous hope that they will be able to live out their disease with fewer problems than their fathers or grandfathers had in the past.”
Mr Mark Laniado Consultant and Prostate Cancer Lead, Wexham Park Hospital, Berkshire