Problems and Treatments

HIFU

Reoccurring prostate cancer can be treated with high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) from an 'Ablatherm®' computer-guided medical device. Available in the UK since 2005 and heralded as a ground-breaking new treatment, HIFU kills off cancerous cells without even breaking the skin. Less invasive and with high success rates and low side effects, the treatment and its results are described more fully on our dedicated HIFU website. www.hifu.org.uk

Cryotherapy

During cryotherapy, the cancerous cells in the prostate are frozen under ultrasound guidance. The procedure is done under anaesthesia and requires at least an overnight stay in hospital. Side effects include high impotence rates and numbness in the penis.