An overview of prostate cancer, its anatomy, risk factors, symptoms, types, diagnosis, and treatments including focal laser therapy Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting men, especially those over the age of 50. It develops when abnormal cells in the prostate gland start to grow uncontrollably and mutate, sometimes spreading […]
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Let’s dive deeper into the world of Focal Therapy and explore its three main therapeutic approaches
Focal Therapy: A Deeper Dive – Exploring HIFU, Cryotherapy, and Laser Ablation Focal therapy has emerged as a promising approach in cancer treatment, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery and radiation.This innovative method targets and destroys cancer cells while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. Recent advancements have led to significant improvements in three primary […]
Prostate cancer: What you need to know
In Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men, with approximately 3500 men dying each year and many thousands more being diagnosed. But what is prostate cancer, what are its symptoms, and how can you minimise the risk of developing prostate cancer yourself? Read on to find out. What is the prostate? […]
What is chemotherapy?
Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy parts of the body’s tissue or organs. There are more than one hundred forms of cancer which have varying effects on the body, with many being devastating and putting the body at extreme risk. There are many forms of treatments available to manage […]