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Latest Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Posted on March 21, 2025 in Prostate Cancer Support, Treatment optionsProstate cancer treatment is a constantly evolving field. Researchers are continually developing new ways to diagnose and manage the disease. In recent years, there have been significant advances, leading to more precise techniques that target tumours while aiming to minimise side effects. This means that many men can now maintain a better quality of life […]
Read more →ProtecT Trial: Why Modern Surveillance Requires Precision Diagnostics to Avoid the 75% Treatment Trap
Posted on July 18, 2024 in Diagnosis, Podcast, Treatment optionsReading Time: 6 minutesMedically Approved by: Marc Laniado, Consultant Urologist (2025)Referenced Guidelines/Studies: ProtecT Trial (15-year follow-up), NICE Active Surveillance Guidelines, UK Focal Therapy Registry Updated: June 2025 TL;DR: The 15-year UK ProtecT trial confirms that men with localised prostate cancer very rarely die of the disease, whether they start with active surveillance, surgery or […]
Read more →The NPCA Annual Report 2022: some questions answered, many questions raised
Posted on February 1, 2023 in News & Views, Treatment optionsThe National Prostate Cancer Audit is the first clinical audit of the care men receive following a prostate cancer diagnosis. Its specific objectives are to investigate: Its annual report is a summary of these investigations, published in long form and short form, and provides comprehensive data on key indicators such as number of men diagnosed. The report also presents recommendations […]
Read more →Men poorly informed about Prostate Cancer Treatment
Posted on November 11, 2022 in Mens' health, News & Views, Treatment optionsLast week, a study was published in the UK which had some astonishing findings about men and prostate cancer. Two especially stood out: One in three men over the age of 45 would put off seeking help for prostate cancer – because they fear every diagnosis is terminal Research into 1,200 men over 45, also […]
Read more →Raj Nigam: Making progress after the COVID panic.
Posted on August 9, 2022 in Podcast, Treatment optionsTFTC and Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust consultant Raj Nigam, joins On Focus. This episode features Raj Nigam, Consultant Urologist at the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust and the Focal Therapy Clinic. Raj is an andrologist with a special interest in the impact of prostate cancer treatment on sexual and mental health and has spoken […]
Read more →The latest trends in prostate cancer treatment and diagnosis
Posted on July 11, 2022 in Diagnosis, NanoKnife, Podcast, Treatment optionsMedically Approved by Dr Aqua Asif (May 1st 2025) Written by Brian Lynch Prostate cancer care is evolving rapidly, with new technologies shaping how the disease is diagnosed and treated. Consultant Urologist Tim Dudderidge, a leading voice in this space, shares insight into how clinical practice is adapting to new tools and research. His work […]
Read more →Focal Therapy and the “Middle Way” in prostate cancer treatment
Posted on May 11, 2022 in News & Views, Treatment optionsFocal Therapy is viewed as the preferred “Middle Way” of treatment for prostate cancer patients In a world of extremes, lots of us struggle to find a viable “middle way” in many aspects of our lives. “The middle path is the way to wisdom”, said the 13th century Persian poet Rumi. More recently, the American […]
Read more →New approaches to delivering Focal Therapy
Posted on April 19, 2022 in Podcast, Treatment optionsMichael Hoey, founder of Francis Medical Minneapolis joins OnFocus Today’s OnFocus features Michael Hoey, founder of Francis Medical in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a veteran healthcare entrepreneur with a deep passion for helping men with prostate cancer. Prior to establishing Francis Medical in 2018 to focus on new treatments for prostate cancer, Michael co-founded NxThera to […]
Read more →Dr Art Rastinehad: Focal Therapy in the USA
Posted on March 30, 2022 in Podcast, Treatment optionsAn interview with Dr Art Rastinehad, Director for Prostate Cancer at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute in New York State, Vice Chair of Urology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and Head of the Focal Therapy Society Dr Art Rastinehad joins OnFocus to discuss how focal therapy is being implemented in the US […]
Read more →Is Active Surveillance safe for Prostate Cancer Patients?
Posted on March 22, 2022 in Active surveillance, Patient stories, Treatment optionsAn account of the experience of a patient with active surveillance We received an unsolicited email last week that told a story we’ve heard far too many times. It went like this: Dear Sir/Madam: Just thought I’d share my story. In Jan 2019, I was diagnosed with Gleeson 6 localised PCa, so the NHS recommended […]
Read more →Personalised Medicine in Prostate Cancer Care: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Where It’s Heading
Posted on March 3, 2022 in Podcast, Treatment optionsReading Time: 6 minutesMedically Approved by: Raj Nigam, Consultant Urologist (2025)Referenced Guidelines: NHS Personalised Medicine Strategy, EAU Guidelines, Multidisciplinary Team Standards Updated: June 2025 TL;DR: Personalised medicine means matching treatment to individual life circumstances—age, fitness, family plans and lifestyle goals should shape the plan as much as Gleason grade. This requires precision diagnostics (high-quality […]
Read more →5 steps to personalised Prostate Cancer care.
Posted on March 3, 2022 in News & Views, Prostate Cancer Support, Second opinions, Treatment optionsPersonalised healthcare is at the core of the approach to prostate cancer here at The Focal Therapy Clinic The charity Prostate Cancer UK gave evidence last month to Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee for the latter’s inquiry entitled “How can the Government improve cancer outcomes in England?” In its evidence, PCUK provided eleven key […]
Read more →Any questions?
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