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Is MRI-guided Focal Laser Ablation An Effective Treatment For Prostate Cancer?
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Sun, 1 Jan 2017
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Sun, 1 Jan 2017
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Question : which treatment vascular-focal laser ablation(FLA) would be best for me?
I have a XXXXXXX of 6, PSA 7,9, 3 cores positive or 18%, tissue involvement 2.8% , clinical stage T1c.
According to some reports this low risk? ,
I have a XXXXXXX of 6, PSA 7,9, 3 cores positive or 18%, tissue involvement 2.8% , clinical stage T1c.
According to some reports this low risk? ,
Brief Answer:
MRI guided focal laser ablation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking.
You are a candidate for MRI guided focal laser ablation.
Advantages are, low risk of side effects, minimally invasive procedure, maybe repeated in the future, quick recovery etc.
Under real time the laser is positioned within the tumor and kills cancer cells Like any treatment for prostate cancer MRI guided focal laser ablation therapy carries side effects such as impotency, bowel problems, urinary incontinence etc.
If you have additional questions please don't hesitate to ask me.
Kindly
Dr Esmeralda
MRI guided focal laser ablation.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking.
You are a candidate for MRI guided focal laser ablation.
Advantages are, low risk of side effects, minimally invasive procedure, maybe repeated in the future, quick recovery etc.
Under real time the laser is positioned within the tumor and kills cancer cells Like any treatment for prostate cancer MRI guided focal laser ablation therapy carries side effects such as impotency, bowel problems, urinary incontinence etc.
If you have additional questions please don't hesitate to ask me.
Kindly
Dr Esmeralda
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