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Dr. Shah says the decision about monitoring or treating prostate cancer when there's limited life expectancy should be based on a talk between the patient and the doctor, not a standard recommendation.

New study finds overtreatment of some prostate cancer patients

Sam Baker

The study of prostate cancer patients in the VA system found some with limited life expectancy were being treated with procedures that did not add more years to their lives.

Ultrasound scan of a prostate on an isolated white background. The picture of the prostate is in the doctor's hand.

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HIFU heat and ultrasound target prostate cancer without surgery

Sam Baker

The procedure avoids surgery by using ultrasound waves, imaging, heat, and algorithms to destroy prostate cancer tissue with far less chance of side effects.

Prostate ultrasound scan on isolated white background, picture of the prostate at the doctor's hand.

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Doctors have a new, minimally invasive surgery for fighting prostate cancer

Sam Baker

Surgeon Dr. Daniel Costa, Associate Professor of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, tells 四虎影院鈥檚 Sam Baker the new procedure uses ultrasound to destroy tumors in the prostate.

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This Treatment For Enlarged Prostate Avoids Side Effects Of Invasive Surgery

Sam Baker

One option for treating an enlarged prostate in men involves an invasive form of surgery known to have serious side effects. A urologist in North Texas鈥�

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A Shot Of Steam: Another Treatment Option For Enlarged Prostate

Sam Baker

Enlarged prostate is a problem common to men over 50. Doctors usually recommend medication or various forms of surgery to address the problem. However,鈥�