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Your Focal Therapy Journey: Step-by-Step Personalised Care

Wherever you are in your prostate cancer journey, we are here to help you understand your options and make a confident decision about your treatment. You may have lots of questions about your experience so far and your results, as well as whether focal therapy could work for you. Your health is personal, and needs a tailored approach and personalised care. That's why our patient advocate and clinical teams are here to understand your requirements and support you wherever you need it.


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Pathway Plan

We put your individual needs first. Every step from consultation to follow-up is tailored to help you make confident, informed decisions about your care and preserve what matters most.


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Step 1: Booking your consultation
Simply request a callback. Our patient advocate team responds within one working day to understand your needs and determine your suitability.
Step 2: Discuss your treatment options
Your consultation covers all treatment options, not just focal therapy. Our expert urologists provide balanced advice on what's best for your lifestyle.
Step 3: Review MDT recommendations
Specialists in urology, radiology, and oncology review your case alongside personal factors. We design treatment options tailored specifically to your condition.
Step 4: Prepare for your treatment
We guide you through pre-treatment preparation, explaining what to expect on the day and during recovery. You'll feel fully informed and confident.
Step 5: Have your treatment
Your HIFU or NanoKnife treatment is performed as a day case by our expert team. Procedure takes 2-4 hours. Most return to normal activities within days.
Step 6: Receive support after your treatment
Comprehensive follow-up for at least a year includes PSA monitoring and scans. Our patient advocate team provides ongoing support throughout recovery.

What Makes Our Pathway Different


Fast recovery
Outpatient procedure with quick recovery time (2-3 days)


Little to no side effects
Low risk of incontinence and impotence


Minimally invasive
No hormones, radiation or incisions


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What is focal
therapy?

Focal therapy is a NICE-approved, less invasive treatment that involves removal of specific cancerous tissue, rather than the entire prostate. We offer two types of focal therapy at The Focal Therapy Clinic.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need a referral to start the process with The Focal Therapy Clinic?
    You don't need a referral to start your journey with us. You can contact us directly to request a consultation and our patient advocate team will discuss your situation. Having a private consultation doesn't affect your NHS treatment options – you can continue NHS care if you choose.
    How quickly can I begin treatment after my first consultation?
    The timeline depends on your individual case and the recommendations from our MDT meeting. After your consultation, your case is reviewed by our multidisciplinary team, and we'll discuss recommendations with you. If you decide to proceed with focal therapy, we can typically schedule your treatment within a few weeks.
    What happens if I've already had a biopsy or MRI elsewhere?
    We can review your existing test results from other providers. Our patient advocate team will help gather these records so your consultant can assess them before your appointment. This saves you time and helps us understand your situation fully, though additional imaging may sometimes be needed.
    Will I see the same consultant throughout the process?
    Yes, you'll have continuity of care with the same consultant from your initial consultation through to treatment and follow-up. While our multidisciplinary team reviews your case together, your designated consultant remains your primary point of contact and leads your care throughout your journey with us.
    Is the entire care pathway available privately?
    Yes, our complete pathway from consultation through treatment and year-long follow-up is available privately. We work with major insurers like Bupa, AXA, and Aviva, and also offer self-pay options. Private treatment doesn't affect your access to NHS services – you can use both as needed.
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    Reference List

    Ahmed HU et al. (2015). Focal therapy for localized prostate cancer: a systematic review of the literature. Nature Reviews Urology.

    Ganzer R, Fritsche HM, Brandtner A, et al. (2017). Five-year outcome of HIFU treatment for localized prostate cancer. Urologia Internationalis.

    The Focal Therapy Clinic – Prostate Cancer Treatments (Internal Resource).

    NHS Resources on Prostate Cancer (Internal/External Resource).

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