Essential Reading (Top Blog Posts)

90% cancer-free at one year — MRI-fusion HIFU, audited in 265 men: 97% kept urinary continence, 97% preserved erectile function, day-case, NICE-approved HTG667

MRI-Fusion HIFU Outcomes: 90% Cancer-Free at One Year in 265 Patients

Written by Marie Edison MRCS, Aqua Asif MRCS, Clare Allen FRCR, Alan Doherty FRCS (Urol)...
Cancer control comparable, function preserved — 88% failure-free at 5 years; pads 2% focal vs 46% surgery

5–10 Year Outcomes: How Focal Therapy Compares to Surgery and Radiotherapy

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
Private treatment costs £14,000–£30,000 — focal therapy from £14,000; surgery £18–28k; radiotherapy £15–30k

How Much Does Private Prostate Cancer Treatment Cost in the UK?

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Last updated August 2026 · Reading...

Blogs about Prostate Cancer

If you or a loved one is diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may have many questions. We have interviewed prostate cancer experts – from surgeons to patients – to bring you articles, podcasts and other resources covering a wide range prostate cancer topics, including diagnosis and treatment stories.

93% of men had never heard of focal therapy: The Focal Therapy Clinic survey of 243 UK patients, November 2025 — 46% did not know prostate cancer can grow without symptoms and 69% were unsure what the prostate does

Prostate Cancer Survey: 93% of Men Had Never Heard of Focal Therapy

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Mr Marc Laniado...
A urine test is a risk tool — not a diagnosis; supports PSA + MRI decisions, not on the standard NHS pathway

How Accurate Is a Urine Test for Prostate Cancer — and Can It Replace PSA or MRI?

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
TRT after prostate cancer: possible — for the right man; needs confirmed low testosterone, PSA monitored at 3, 6 and 12 months

Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy Safe After Prostate Cancer Treatment?

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
Two diseases, shared risk factors — the treatment link is hormone therapy; focal therapy usually avoids ADT

Is There a Link Between Prostate Cancer and Heart Disease — and Does ADT Increase Your Risk?

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
Radiotherapy, shaped to your prostate — typically 20 sessions over 4 weeks; protects bladder and rectum

What Is IMRT Radiotherapy and Is It Right for My Prostate Cancer?

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
Freezing the cancer, sparing the prostate — NICE recognised IPG423; FTC focal audit: 97% continence

What Is Focal Cryoablation for Prostate Cancer — and Is It Right for You?

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
Chemotherapy is for advanced disease — docetaxel first, 6 cycles; not for early prostate cancer

When Is Chemotherapy Used for Prostate Cancer — and What Are the Alternatives?

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
Radiation from inside the prostate — LDR: permanent seeds; HDR: temporary source, gone same day

Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer: LDR, HDR and What Patients Should Know

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
Finasteride cut prostate cancer diagnoses by a quarter — and it halves PSA. Tell every clinician you take it.

Finasteride and prostate cancer: what evidence shows

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...

8 Prostate Cancer Myths Debunked – UK Specialist Guide

Length: 7 min read Published: April 27 2026 Medically Reviewed: By Dr Aqua Asif At...
The prostate cancer gap can close — Black men: 1 in 4 lifetime risk; £42m TRANSFORM screening trial under way

What Causes Prostate Cancer Inequality in the UK — and What You Can Do

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...
1 in 6 UK men will be diagnosed — around 57,900 cases a year; 8 in 10 now survive 10+ years

How Common Is Prostate Cancer in the UK? The Numbers Explained

Written by The Focal Therapy Clinic Medical Team | Medically reviewed by Dr Aqua Asif...

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