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July 15, 2020July 15, 2020

Laser Focal Therapy Effective, Causes Few Side Effects, 10-Year Trial Data Shows

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Image-guided laser focal therapy is as effective as radical prostate removal surgery at treating men with localized prostate cancer, without the added risks of infection, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction, according ... Read more

April 9, 2018April 9, 2018

Focal Ultrasound Prostate Ablation Shows Promising Results with Fewer Side Effects

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A procedure that eliminates only the diseased part of the prostate in prostate cancer patients has shown promising results while causing fewer side effects, including incontinence and impotence, compared to traditional ... Read more

September 29, 2017September 28, 2017

Men Need a Realistic Perspective About Life Without a Prostate

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

In 2001, the way prostate cancer was treated was revolutionized by the introduction of the da Vinci surgical robot. Men with prostate cancer faced a new dilemma. The robotic procedure ... Read more

September 1, 2017September 1, 2017

NICE Approves SpaceOAR Hydrogel Use in UK

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the U.K. has issued a guidance for prostate cancer care that supports the use of SpaceOAR hydrogel as a protective barrier to reduce the ... Read more

January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

Humanetics’ Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction in Radiation-treated Patients, BIO 300, Given Patent

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Humanetics Corporation has received a U.S. patent for its BIO 300 compound, which it developed to prevent erectile dysfunction in men receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Two professors at ... Read more