Location 1: Milton Park, Abingdon (Oxfordshire)
Address: Milton Park Innovation Centre, 99 Park Drive Milton, Abingdon, OX14 4RY, GB
Primary Location: Main clinic headquarters
Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: HIFU & NanoKnife Treatment
A world leading localised prostate cancer treatment from our expert urologists with over 75 years experience
NICE Approved
2,186
Focal Therapy
Treatments Completed
Treatments Completed
Avoid Incontinence
and Erectile problems
and Erectile problems
Why choose Focal Therapy?
World Class technology
Only clinic using advanced MRI US fusion technologies for precision treatment with HIFU and Nanoknife
A team of clinical specialists
At The Focal Therapy Clinic, we’ve assembled a team of urology, radiology, oncology and patient care experts with over 75 years of experience to support and provide world-class treatment.
Over 2,000 patients treated
Since our inception, we have helped thousands of people with prostates understand their diagnosis and choose the right treatment for them and their prostate cancer.
High success rates
Our own data shows that after 1 year of treatment, 90% of men show no clinically significant cancer.
State-of-the-art Treatment
HIFU
High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is one of two types of focal therapy we offer. It uses ultrasound waves to target cancer in the lower, or posterior, part of your prostate. HIFU is a non-invasive treatment that is guided by advanced 3D MRI imaging to destroy cancer cells while protecting healthy tissues.- Soundwave-based treatment
- Preserves urinary and sexual function
- Day procedure and rapid recovery
NanoKnife
NanoKnife is the other type of focal therapy we offer and uses electrical pulses to target the upper, or anterior, part of your prostate. Guided by 3D MRI imaging, NanoKnife is a minimally-invasive treatment that destroys cancer cells that may be hard to reach with HIFU.- Needle-based treatment
- Preserves urinary and sexual function
- Day procedure and rapid recovery
What is focal
therapy?
Focal therapy for prostate cancer is a NICE-approved, minimally invasive treatment that targets only the cancerous tissue while preserving healthy prostate tissue.
Is focal therapy
right for me?
Focal therapy offers better outcomes for some people with prostate cancer. Find out if your prostate cancer is suitable to be treated with focal therapy today.
Treatment
options
Focal therapy isn't one single treatment. Find out about the different methods of focal therapy we can offer, from HIFU to NanoKnife.
Treatment
Costs
At The Focal Therapy Clinic, we are proud to work with all major insurers to deliver focal therapy. We aim to keep Focal Therapy affordable for self-pay patients.
At one year after one focal therapy treatment
Of clinically significant cancer is eliminated*
Of men are fully continent*
Of men retain erections*
*Based upon a review of 270 patients who all had treatment at The Focal Therapy Clinic using advanced MRI-ultrasound fusion technology to ensure treatment accuracy
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Advocacy and campaigning
As well as delivering outstanding care, we are also committed to changing attitudes and improving practice across private and NHS practice.
We have built a network of thought leaders, campaigners and researchers, and champion patient voices as a force for change.
What our patients say
“So I had the HIFU treatment…and the rest has been joyful and happy. I do not feel like a cancer sufferer.”
Perry Letcher
The Focal Therapy Clinic patient
“As cancer treatments go, and if this kills my cancer or cures my cancer, I mean, it’s unbelievable. What a prostatectomy would have done to me mentally and what this did, is not even a comparison.”
Michael Anthony
The Focal Therapy Clinic patient
“Yes, you can play in an ice hockey match twelve days post procedure with HIFU. I'm not promising you’ll be able to skate [though]…”
Nigel Harris
The Focal Therapy Clinic patient
"I did not like having a ticking time bomb inside me. We don't know if or when it's going to develop. And that makes future planning, if you want to go on holidays and do things with the children or grandchildren, it makes life very difficult."
Michael Clay
The Focal Therapy Clinic patient
“I want to encourage all men to be honest [about the potential side effects] because if they can't deal with this before they have a procedure, then it's too late for many of them, with a dramatic effect on their lifestyle.”
Graham Pipe
The Focal Therapy Clinic patient
“We had friends who had treatments. I remember one friend who was having the hormone treatment and I remember vividly his hot flashes and being just not comfortable all the time. Barry didn’t want to be facing more and more and more treatment.”
Jackie
Wife of a Focal Therapy Clinic patient
World-Leading Hospitals for Prostate Cancer Treatment
Meet our World Leading Clinical Specialists
At The Focal Therapy Clinic, we've assembled a team of urology, radiology, oncology and patient care experts to support and provide world-class treatment to people with prostate cancer.
Frequently asked questions
What is Focal Therapy, and how is it different from traditional treatment?
Focal Therapy is a NICE-approved, minimally invasive treatment targeting only cancerous areas in the prostate, preserving healthy tissue. It significantly reduces the risk of long-term side effects (like incontinence and impotence) associated with traditional whole-gland treatments.
Which Focal Therapy option is right for my cancer?
The choice depends on tumour location. HIFU is ideal for posterior tumours, while NanoKnife IRE is better suited for anterior lesions. We recommend taking our 2-minute Suitability Assessment to determine the optimal therapy.
How much better are the side effect outcomes compared to surgery?
Focal therapy dramatically preserves quality of life. For instance, urinary incontinence affects less than 2% of patients, compared to 5–20% after robotic surgery. Sexual function is maintained in over 90% of cases.
How do I get started with The Focal Therapy Clinic?
The process begins with assessing your eligibility through our Suitability Assessment or by booking a consultation with one of our expert urologists. Consultations can be booked via phone or the contact form.
Learn more about Focal Therapy and Prostate Cancer
Financial Support for Prostate Cancer You Can Claim in 2025
Reading time: 7 minutes Author: Focal Therapy Medical Team Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
Finding the Next Available Prostate Cancer Treatment Slot
Author: Focal Therapy Clinic Medical team Length of read: ±7 minutes Publish date: January 10...
A Guide to Targeted Therapy Drugs for Prostate Cancer
Reading time: 12 minutes Author: Focal Therapy Medical Team Medically reviewed by Dr Christos Mikropolous...
Any questions?
If you’ve got any questions about your prostate cancer diagnosis or want to know more about HIFU or NanoKnife, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team.
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