20 Years of Prostate Cryoablation Experience

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Key Opinion Leader • Training Center • Physician Proctor

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For two decades, I have specialized in prostate cryoablation and have had the privilege of training and proctoring physicians in this advanced treatment technique FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

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From primary treatment to focal therapy and salvage treatment after radiation, my approach is centered on careful patient selection, technical precision, and individualized cancer care.

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Experience matters. But knowing when cryoablation is—and isn't—the right treatment matters even more.

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Prostate cryoablation is an advanced treatment option that uses precisely controlled freezing temperatures to destroy prostate cancer cells.

With 20+ years of experience in prostate cryoablation, I have developed extensive expertise in the use of this technology for carefully selected patients with prostate cancer.

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As a Key Opinion Leader (KOL), training center, and proctor, I have also had the privilege of helping educate and train other physicians in prostate cryoablation techniques.

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My approach is centered on one goal: providing each patient with an individualized treatment plan based on their cancer, anatomy, health, and personal goals.

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What Is Prostate Cryoablation?

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Cryoablation, sometimes referred to as cryotherapy, uses extremely cold temperatures to destroy targeted prostate tissue.

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During treatment, specialized cryotherapy probes are precisely positioned within the prostate. The tissue surrounding the probes is cooled to temperatures that destroy cancer cells while allowing the physician to carefully control the area being treated.

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Advanced imaging and temperature monitoring help guide treatment and protect surrounding structures.

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Three Ways Cryoablation Can Be Used

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Primary Treatment

For appropriately selected men with newly diagnosed localized prostate cancer, cryoablation can be used as a primary treatment.

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Rather than removing the prostate surgically, cryoablation treats the cancer by freezing and destroying the targeted prostate tissue.

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Treatment decisions depend on factors such as:

• Cancer grade and stage

• PSA level

• Location and extent of the tumor

• Prostate anatomy

• Overall health

• Previous treatments

• Personal treatment goals

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Focal Cryoablation

Treating the Cancer While Preserving More of the Prostate

For carefully selected patients with a localized area of clinically significant prostate cancer, focal cryoablation can target the known cancer while attempting to preserve as much healthy prostate tissue as possible.

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Focal therapy is an evolving approach to prostate cancer treatment and is not appropriate for every patient.

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Patient selection is critical. Detailed imaging, biopsy results, and an understanding of the location and extent of the cancer are essential when determining whether focal therapy is a reasonable option.

The goal is targeted cancer treatment with preservation of surrounding prostate tissue whenever appropriate.

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Salvage Cryoablation

Treatment for Recurrent Prostate Cancer After Radiation

When prostate cancer returns after radiation therapy, treatment options can be more limited and technically challenging. Salvage cryoablation is an established treatment option for carefully selected men whose cancer has returned within or around the prostate following prior radiation treatment.

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Cryoablation uses precisely placed probes to freeze and destroy targeted prostate tissue. In the salvage setting, the goal is to treat recurrent cancer while carefully considering the surrounding tissues that have already been exposed to radiation.

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Who May Be a Candidate?

Salvage cryoablation may be considered for men with evidence of localized or predominantly prostate-confined recurrent disease after radiation. Careful evaluation is essential to determine whether local treatment is appropriate.

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Depending on your individual situation, evaluation may include:

• Review of your original prostate cancer diagnosis and radiation treatment

• PSA history and PSA doubling time

• Prostate MRI

• Prostate biopsy to confirm recurrent cancer when appropriate

• Advanced imaging, such as PSMA PET, when indicated

• Assessment of the location and extent of recurrent disease

• Evaluation for cancer outside the prostate

• Review of your overall health and previous treatments

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Why Experience Matters in Salvage Treatment

Salvage cryoablation can be more complex than treating a prostate that has not previously undergone radiation. Radiation can cause changes in the prostate and surrounding tissues, making treatment planning and technical precision particularly important.

With nearly 20 years of experience in prostate cryoablation, I have extensive experience evaluating and treating patients in a variety of clinical settings, including men whose prostate cancer has recurred following radiation.

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As a Key Opinion Leader, training center, and physician proctor in prostate cryoablation, I have also had the opportunity to teach and train physicians in the proper use of this technology and the importance of careful patient selection.

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An Individualized Approach

Not every patient with recurrent prostate cancer is a candidate for salvage cryoablation, and local salvage treatment may not be the best option for everyone.

My approach is to carefully review your cancer history, imaging, biopsy findings, prior radiation treatment, and overall health before making a recommendation.

If I believe another treatment—or another specialist—would better serve your needs, I will tell you and help facilitate that care.

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The goal is not simply to perform a procedure. The goal is to determine the treatment strategy that is right for you!

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Take the Next Step

If your prostate cancer has returned after radiation, you may have treatment options worth exploring.

A consultation can help determine whether salvage cryoablation or another treatment approach is appropriate for your individual situation.