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HIFU side effects

User
Posted 30 Nov 2022 at 17:53

I was diagnosed in March 2019 with PSA4.4, 38cc gland, Gleason 3+4, stage 2, still localised and opted to go on Active Surveillance.


In the intervening years, there have been developments and there is progression in the right peripheral zone. As things stand, thankfully there is no sign of cancer on the LHS. However, based on the most recent biopsy and investigations, my PSA is 12 with a Gleason 4+3, but still stage 2 and localised


The upshot of this, is that I can no longer remain on AS and I'm due to have HIFU focal treatment in 3 weeks.


My concern is that the various specialists I've spoken to all underplay the side effects and I'd appreciate other opinions from anyone who's had HIFU.


Any crumbs from anyone out there who's willing to share their experience would be gratefully received.


 


 

User
Posted 30 Nov 2022 at 18:39

Hi,


Have you read this thread of posts which could help answer your question.


https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/posts/t28420-HIFU-treatment--what-s-involved


All the best, Peter 


 

User
Posted 02 Dec 2022 at 23:41

Hi,


I noticed you've only made one message and perhaps that's why it's not picked up with anyone.  It's better to keep writing on your comment as they quickly drop down the page and HIFU isn't a common topic that people know about.   The reply I gave covers quite a bit but you may wish to ask more.


All the best, Peter

 
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