Hope for prostate patients

Richard Alleyne in London July 3, 2009 A PIONEERING prostate cancer treatment is more successful than radiotherapy or surgery, British scientists say. Traditional therapies are invasive and require overnight stays in hospital, with multiple visits for further treatment. They also have significant and long-lasting side effects that deter many men. However, research shows intensive ultrasound therapy matches the early-stage 92 per cent cure rate of traditional treatments but dramatically reduces side effects. The technique is much simpler, involving a one-off visit to hospital lasting a few hours. Patients undergoing ultrasound can return to normal life in just a week or two compared with up to six months for other treatments. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, which has previously considered the results... [read full story]                    

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