Mr Tim Dudderidge When can I go home after focal therapy
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Mr. Tim Dudderidge (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Most patients go home within a few hours after focal therapy, once theyve eaten, had fluids, and been shown how to use the catheter. Those traveling far may choose to stay in a nearby hotel overnight for added convenience and comfort.

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Mr Tim Dudderidge Recovery after focal therapy
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Mr. Tim Dudderidge (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Pain after focal therapy is uncommon, but bladder spasms are the most frequent discomfort, typically lasting 2448 hours. Antispasmodic drugs and simple painkillers help manage symptoms, ensuring a smoother recovery.

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Mr Marc Laniado What are the side effects of focal therapy
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Mr. Marc Laniado (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Focal therapy may 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 treatment option for prostate cancer.

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Mr Raj Nigam After focal therapy what tests are done to see if it was effective
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Mr. Raj Nigam (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): We closely monitor all focal therapy patients with regular PSA tests and MRI scans to track treatment success. If recurrence occurs (510%), further focal therapy or traditional treatments like surgery or radiotherapy remain viable options, ensuring flexible and effective cancer management.

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Mr Tim Dudderidge How long does it take to recover from focal therapy
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Mr. Tim Dudderidge (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Recovery after focal therapy is quick. Most patients resume light activities within a week and return to normal physical activity soon after. Some may experience temporary urgency or fatigue, but side effects are typically mild compared to traditional treatments.

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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 Will I need to wear a pad after focal therapy
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Mr. Tim Dudderidge (Consultant Urologist, The Focal Therapy Clinic): Post-surgery pad use is usually due to sphincter damage, leading to long-term incontinence risks. In contrast, focal therapy may cause only temporary urgency-related leakage, with most patients regaining full bladder control quickly. Website: https://www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-focal-therapy-clinic/ Facebook: facebook.com/TheFocalTC Telephone: +44 (0) 207 036 8870 #FocalTherapy #ProstateHealth #MinimallyInvasive #MensHealth #ProstateCancerTreatment #Urology

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Side effects

Many people experience some minor symptoms after their focal therapy procedure. Where your tumour was located in your prostate has a bigger impact on your risk of side-effects than the type of focal therapy. Learn more about why your tumour location matters when choosing your treatment

Some people experience some pain between your testicles and rectum, but over-the-counter painkillers like paracetamol usually helps.

Immediately after your treatment, you might find that your bladder control isn’t as good as usual and you find it difficult to get and maintain erections. However, as your prostate gland heals over the week or so after treatment, this usually goes away. If you have any concerns, speak to us.

How can focal therapy preserve my quality of life in the long term?

Returning to work

Like any surgical procedure, we recommend resting until you feel able to work. Many of our patients who have desk-based jobs have found that they can work the next day – that’s only one day out of work at all.

If you have a more active job, talk to us before your procedure to understand any tasks you might need to avoid immediately after your treatment.

Playing sports

How quickly you get back to normal after your focal therapy treatment depends on how fit and healthy you were beforehand. Some men benefit from exercises to strengthen their pelvic floor, especially if they are doing high-impact activities like running or playing tennis. Most people find that they are back, living their life as they did before, in around 2 weeks.

Monitoring your prostate cancer

In the majority of cases, your PSA will be checked 3 months and an MRI scan between 9 and 12 months after your treatment. This is to ensure all your prostate cancer has been removed and we’ll review the results together in your final follow-up appointment. This is your final scheduled follow-up appointment but if you have any problems, we will always be here for you.

If you have NanoKnife, you may also have an MRI within the first 2 weeks after treatment. This is because we are collecting data, as required by NICE.

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Any questions?

If you’ve got any questions about your prostate cancer diagnosis or want to know more about HIFU or NanoKnife, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly, knowledgeable team.

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