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Has anyone tried High Intesity Ultrasound as a minimally invasive procedure for low to intermediate risk prostate cancer
Has anyone tried High Intesity Ultrasound as a minimally invasive procedure for low to intermediate risk prostate cancer
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Hi Cadillac 1949
Thanks for you post asking others if they have had High Intensity Focal Ultrasound HIFU.
While you are waiting for others with lived experience I have provided a bit more information that may be helpful.
HIFU is a treatment option for men with early stage
prostate cancer – and can only be done prior to any radical
surgery or radiation treatment.
High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) delivers
energy soundwaves to your cancer. An ultrasound
probe is gently placed in your rectum, which provides
a visual image of your prostate
HIFU treatment in Australia is currently not covered under Medicare or Private Health Insurance
This gives some further detail
https://www.prostate.org.au/treatments-side-effects/focal-therapy/
Please reach out to the Prostate Cancer Foundation Telenursing Service on 1800 22 00 99 if you would like to chat about this or any other concerns.