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Graham explains how he found an alternative treatment to maintain quality of life
Posted on August 2, 2024 in HIFU, Patient stories, PodcastSummaryGraham Pipe, a 70-year-old retired surveyor, was diagnosed with localized prostate cancer after a PSA test and biopsy. His NHS doctors recommended surgery or radiotherapy. Concerned about side effects like incontinence and impotence, Graham researched alternatives and found the Focal Therapy Clinic. He underwent High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) treatment, which targets cancer cells while sparing […]
Read more →Grant Evatt: Men Deserve Access to Non-Invasive Prostate Cancer Treatment
Posted on May 23, 2022 in HIFU, PodcastA conversation with Grant Evatt about prostate cancer and HIFU treatment Summary Introduction Grant Evatt is a former army commando and now a lawyer who helps injured military personnel. In 2022, he shared his experience with prostate cancer and how he chose a non-invasive treatment called HIFU. His story highlights the importance of knowing your […]
Read more →HIFU Prostate Cancer, New Evidence: cancer control without side effects
Posted on February 8, 2022 in HIFU, News & ViewsA new study shows HIFU has good cancer control 15 years after treatment Summary A study was published last week showing that patients treated with HIFU showed positive cancer control It also showed that focal therapy is a good form of prostate cancer treatment and could be a good alternative to other forms of […]
Read more →A View From the Frontline of Prostate Cancer Treatment
Posted on October 18, 2021 in HIFU, MRI, PodcastCharlie LeBosquet, clinical application specialist for Prostate Care Limited joins the podcast to discuss his views from the frontline of prostate cancer diagnostics and treatment. Charlie has been a critical link in the theatres where men are biopsied and treated for prostate cancer for nearly two decades, supporting clinicians and operational staff alike, and he has a […]
Read more →Living life to the fullest after HIFU Focal Therapy Treatment : Nigel Harris
Posted on September 4, 2021 in HIFU, Patient stories, PodcastSummary: Nigel shares his prostate cancer story and his search to find a treatment option that would have minimal impact on his lifestyle. Jump to: Exploring my options for treatment He details why he ultimately chose HIFU treatment due to its minimal side effects and explains how the procedure went. Jump to: Going through recovery: […]
Read more →From “Cut-It-Out” to “Treat-Precisely”: Expert Insights on Focal Therapy’s Rise
Posted on August 13, 2021 in Diagnosis, HIFU, NanoKnife, PodcastReading Time: 7 minutes Medically Approved by: Alan Doherty, Clinical Director, Birmingham Prostate Clinic (2024) Referenced Guidelines/Studies: HEAT registry data, UK focal therapy outcomes, mpMRI quality standards Updated: June 2025 TL;DR: For 20 years Alan Doherty removed or irradiated whole prostates—because in the 1990s they mostly saw late-stage tumours. But PSA, mpMRI and targeted […]
Read more →Black Men – Don’t Wait to Get Screened for Prostate Cancer.
Posted on April 22, 2021 in HIFU, Patient stories, Podcast, ScreeningAn interview with focal therapy patient Delroy Wright Former TFTC patient Delroy Wright joins OnFocus to discuss his experience with prostate cancer, and to suggest some actions to both men and their doctors about testing and treatment. Please find below a written transcript of the interview, and call The Focal Therapy Clinic today to discuss […]
Read more →Clinical Trials and Focal Therapy Evidence: Understanding the Science Behind Your Treatment Options
Posted on February 1, 2021 in HIFU, PodcastReading Time: 6 minutes Medically Approved by: Tim Dudderidge, Consultant Urologist (2025) Key Studies: CHRONOS Trials (NCT04049747), UK HEAT Registry Updated: June 2025 TL;DR: Randomised evidence for prostate-cancer focal therapy is catching up fast. CHRONOS-A (active) randomises men with unilateral Gleason 3+4/4+3 to hemi-ablation (HIFU or cryo) vs whole-gland surgery or radiotherapy. A UK […]
Read more →Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer Prevents Side-effects “Revolution”
Posted on January 29, 2021 in HIFUFocal ablative therapy – a relatively new non-invasive treatment for prostate cancer – is the ‘single biggest change in 20 years’ and can prevent side-effects related to surgery, a new study found. Researchers from Imperial College London studied the results of over 500 patient given the treatment to track its effectiveness. Prostate cancer is the […]
Read more →A Second Opinion About Prostate Cancer Care Made All the Difference
Posted on December 12, 2020 in HIFU, Patient stories, PodcastIn a discussion with HIFU focal therapy patient Ray Braithwaite Summary Ray explains his prostate cancer journey from diagnosis through to treatment and care. Jump to: My prostate cancer diagnosis journey He stresses the impersonal and unempathetic handling of his care after diagnosis and explains the importance of considering the patient’s feelings and circumstances. Jump […]
Read more →HIFU Focal Therapy Prostate Cancer Treatment in Older Men
Posted on December 5, 2020 in Cryotherapy, HIFU, Patient stories, PodcastA discussion with focal therapy patient Peter Hall on enjoying life at 87 Summary: Peter shares his positive experience with focal therapy treatment and his quick recovery from the procedure. Jump to: My prostate cancer diagnosis He explains the hurdles of opening up conversations about prostate cancer amongst older men and the impact this can […]
Read more →Graham Ogilvy: Prostate Cancer Scotland needs to support Focal Therapy
Posted on October 28, 2020 in HIFU, Mens' health, PodcastA discussion with HIFU focal therapy patient Graham Ogilvy Summary Graham shares his prostate cancer journey in Scotland and how he was diagnosed with the disease in 2020. Jump to: My prostate cancer journey in Scotland He details the treatment options he was offered and how his research into alternative options led to his consultation […]
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