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Dr Christos Mikropoulos: How does prostate cancer affect your daily life
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Dr. Christos Mikropoulos (Oncologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): With the right treatment at the right time, prostate cancer should not significantly impact daily life. While treatments have different side effect profiles, most men can continue living normally despite their diagnosis, maintaining a high quality of life. Christos Mikropoulos - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/about-us/our-consultants/dr-christos-mikropoulos/ Living with prostate cancer - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/living-with-prostate-cancer/

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Dr Christos Mikropoulos: Sex and prostate cancer
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Dr. Christos Mikropoulos (Oncologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Prostate cancer itself doesnt stop you from having sex. Modern treatments are designed to minimize impact on sexual function, allowing men to maintain a normal sex life and preserve their quality of life after treatment. Dr Christos Mokropoulos - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/about-us/our-consultants/dr-christos-mikropoulos/ prostate cancer and sex - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/why-choose-focal-therapy/sex-and-relationships/ Does prostate cancer stop you from ejaculating - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/blog/does-prostate-cancer-stop-you-from-ejaculating/

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Mr Marc Laniado: Will I need help getting or maintaining an erection after focal therapy?
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Mr. Marc Laniado (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Most men regain normal erections within a few months after focal therapy, though medications can help. By one year, function is usually restored, with rare cases needing further treatment or additional support. Mr Marc Laniado - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/about-us/our-consultants/mr-marc-laniado/ sex and relationships - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/why-choose-focal-therapy/sex-and-relationships/ prostate cancer and ejaculation - https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk/blog/does-prostate-cancer-stop-you-from-ejaculating/

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Dr Christos Mikropoulos What are the side effects of hormone therapy
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Dr. Christos Mikropoulos (Oncologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Hormone therapy lowers male hormone levels, often causing hot flashes, fatigue, mood swings, and libido loss. These effects are usually temporary after short-term treatment, and management strategies can help improve quality of life during therapy.

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Dr Christos Mikropoulos Can I have sex after prostate cancer treatment
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Dr. Christos Mikropoulos (Oncologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): After radical treatment, men can still have sex, but erectile function may be affected, often requiring medication or additional therapies. Ejaculation will be dry due to prostate removal or radiotherapy, but sexual sensation and orgasm can still be preserved.

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Dr Christos Mikropoulos What are the side effects of brachytherapy
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Dr. Christos Mikropoulos (Oncologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Brachytherapy is an effective local radiotherapy treatment using radioactive implants to target prostate cancer. While highly effective, it may cause urinary issues, and patients must limit contact with young children and pregnant women due to residual radiation exposure.

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Mr Marc Laniado What are the side effects of a Prostatectomy
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Mr. Marc Laniado (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Prostatectomy can cause bladder control issues and erectile dysfunction. While many men improve over time, some require further treatment for incontinence or erectile loss. Exploring alternatives like focal therapy may help reduce these risks while effectively treating prostate cancer.

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Mr Raj Nigam If my prostate cancer recurs after focal therapy can I still have a prostatectomy
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Mr. Raj Nigam (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Focal therapy avoids radiation and hormone therapy, preserving future treatment options. If cancer recurs, retreatment with focal therapy or radical options like surgery and radiation remain viable, giving patients flexibility in their treatment pathway.

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Mr Tim Dudderidge Will I need a biopsy after focal therapy
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Mr. Tim Dudderidge (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Routine biopsies after focal therapy are no longer standard. Now, biopsies are done only when necessary, based on abnormal MRI findings or rising PSA levels, reducing unnecessary procedures while ensuring effective cancer monitoring.

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Mr Tim Dudderidge Why is impotence or incontinence less likely with focal therapy
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Mr. Tim Dudderidge (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Radical treatments like prostate removal can damage structures vital for continence and erectile function. Focal therapy minimizes tissue damage, preserving these functions wherever possible. Using precise image fusion, the risk of side effects is significantly reduced, offering a minimally invasive alternative to surgery.

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Radiotherapy for prostate cancer side effects
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Dr. Christos Mikropoulos (Oncologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Radiotherapy for prostate cancer can cause bowel and bladder inflammation, leading to increased bowel urgency, loose stools, and frequent urination due to the prostates location in the pelvis. Managing these side effects effectively can improve comfort and quality of life during treatment.

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Focal therapy for prostate cancer side effects
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Mr. Marc Laniado (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Focal therapy can temporarily affect urinary flow and erections, but side effects are usually mild and short-lived. Bladder control remains intact, and orgasmic sensation is preserved, making it a well-tolerated and minimally invasive treatment option for prostate cancer.

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Can you have children after having prostate cancer?
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Mr. Raj Nigam (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Focal therapy preserves ejaculation and sperm production, unlike radical prostatectomy or radiotherapy. Some men treated with focal therapy have successfully fathered children, making it a strong option for those concerned about fertility.

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Impotence after prostate cancer: does focal therapy reduce the risk?
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Mr. Marc Laniado (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Most men regain normal erections within a few months after focal therapy. Medications can help boost recovery, and by one year, function is usually restored, with rare cases needing further treatment. Focal therapy offers a minimally invasive approach while preserving quality of life.

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Prostate cancer: hormone therapy side effects
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Dr. Christos Mikropoulos (Oncologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Hormone therapy lowers male hormone levels to treat prostate cancer. It can cause hot flushes, fatigue, and libido changes, but these symptoms usually improve after treatment ends. Understanding potential side effects can help patients prepare and manage their treatment journey effectively.

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Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
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Dr. Christos Mikropoulos (Oncologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Hormone therapy lowers male hormone levels to treat prostate cancer. It can cause hot flushes, fatigue, and libido changes, but these symptoms usually improve after treatment ends. Managing side effects effectively can help patients maintain their quality of life during therapy.

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Downsides of active surveillance for prostate cancer
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Mr. Marc Laniado (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Active surveillance requires frequent PSA tests, MRIs, and biopsies, which can have side effects and cause anxiety. Focal therapy removes the tumor, reducing the need for repeated biopsies while maintaining excellent cancer control and preserving quality of life.

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Prostatectomy (prostate cancer surgery) side effects
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Mr. Alan Doherty (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Prostatectomy side effects result from collateral damage, not the removal of the prostate itself. A skilled surgeon minimizes these risks, reducing incontinence and erectile dysfunction while ensuring the best possible recovery outcomes.

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Sex after prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Christos Mikropoulos (Oncologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Prostate cancer itself doesnt stop you from having sex. Modern treatments aim to minimize the impact on sexual function, allowing men to continue leading a normal life. Focal therapy and other targeted treatments help preserve erectile function while effectively managing cancer.

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