HIFU is FDA Approved, but Should You Get It? We ask Prostate Expert, Mark Scholz, MD
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) has recently become one of the most advertised treatments for prostate cancer. Here, PCRI's Alex asks Dr. Mark Scholz, a medical oncologist specializing exclusively in prostate cancer, whether or not HIFU lives up to the hype.
0:33 Is HIFU as effective as it's made out to be? HIFU is effective at destroying prostate tissue; however, the doctors that perform HIFU are urologists who generally do not specialize in targeting like radiation oncologists and interventional radiologists do. This problem is compounded by the fact that HIFU is only really attractive as a focal therapy (or possibly for salvage) which requires even more precise targeting.
3:34 What kind of questions should a patient be asking their urologist before undergoing HIFU? It might be helpful to ask how many procedures they've done and to check online reviews.
4:05 What side effects usually accompany HIFU treatment? Erectile dysfunction is the most common side effect, but there is a small risk of developing a fistula, although this is rare with a skilled doctor.
4:37 Do you know of any practitioners that you trust to perform HIFU without the risk of side effects? Dr. Mark Scholz does not currently know if anyone he trusts to be an expert at performing HIFU
4:55 Do you know of any cases in which HIFU has failed? Dr. Scholz has seen cases of every sort of focal treatment that has failed because it missed the target.
6:30 Would you suggest HIFU to the average patient?
Don’t know your stage? Take the quiz: Visit http://www.prostatecancerstaging.org
To learn more about prostate cancer visit http://www.pcri.org
To download the free Staging Guide visit http://www.pcri.org/prostate-cancer-s...
Who we are:
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians, for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better individualized care. Feel free to explore our website or call our free helpline at 1 (800) 641-7274 with any questions that you have. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
The information on the Prostate Cancer Research Institute's YouTube channel is provided with the understanding that the Institute is not engaged in rendering medical advice or recommendation. The information provided in these videos should not replace consultations with qualified health care professionals to meet your individual medical needs.
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0:33 Is HIFU as effective as it's made out to be? HIFU is effective at destroying prostate tissue; however, the doctors that perform HIFU are urologists who generally do not specialize in targeting like radiation oncologists and interventional radiologists do. This problem is compounded by the fact that HIFU is only really attractive as a focal therapy (or possibly for salvage) which requires even more precise targeting.
3:34 What kind of questions should a patient be asking their urologist before undergoing HIFU? It might be helpful to ask how many procedures they've done and to check online reviews.
4:05 What side effects usually accompany HIFU treatment? Erectile dysfunction is the most common side effect, but there is a small risk of developing a fistula, although this is rare with a skilled doctor.
4:37 Do you know of any practitioners that you trust to perform HIFU without the risk of side effects? Dr. Mark Scholz does not currently know if anyone he trusts to be an expert at performing HIFU
4:55 Do you know of any cases in which HIFU has failed? Dr. Scholz has seen cases of every sort of focal treatment that has failed because it missed the target.
6:30 Would you suggest HIFU to the average patient?
Don’t know your stage? Take the quiz: Visit http://www.prostatecancerstaging.org
To learn more about prostate cancer visit http://www.pcri.org
To download the free Staging Guide visit http://www.pcri.org/prostate-cancer-s...
Who we are:
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians, for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better individualized care. Feel free to explore our website or call our free helpline at 1 (800) 641-7274 with any questions that you have. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
The information on the Prostate Cancer Research Institute's YouTube channel is provided with the understanding that the Institute is not engaged in rendering medical advice or recommendation. The information provided in these videos should not replace consultations with qualified health care professionals to meet your individual medical needs.
#prostatecancer #Prostate #MarkScholzMD
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