HIFU

Review of the updated evidence for and against focal therapy in prostate cancer and focus primarily on the technologies (HIFU, Lase, IRE) available in Ontario. We will also explore the clinical trials open for prostate cancer focal therapy.

Learn what HIFU treatment is, including its targets and side effects. This option is most appropriate for patients who have organ-confined prostate cancer that has spread to multiple areas of the prostate.

HIFU treatment cures localized prostate cancer by focusing high intensity ultrasound on a defined area into the prostate. The concentration of ultrasounds turns up the temperature at the focal point until the gland’s cells are destroyed with no damage of the surrounding tissues