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Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Does It Actually Work?
Progress in medicine works best when it brings clarity especially when new prostate cancer treatments promise precision.
In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti takes a clear-eyed look at focal therapy and asks the question that matters most: does treating part of the prostate actually change long-term outcomes? He explains the difference between FDA clearance and true cancer effectiveness and how cancer biology challenges the idea of isolated “spot treatment.”
The conversation breaks down laser ablation, HIFU, cryotherapy, and TULSA. Dr. Stephen also outlines why careful monitoring and…
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