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Chris beats prostate cancer with radiation-free, high-intensity focused ultrasound
62-year-old Chris overcomes prostate cancer using targeted ultrasound treatment.
In brief
62-year-old Chris overcomes prostate cancer using targeted ultrasound treatment. Chris remains cancer-free one year after HIFU treatment with no side effects. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Chris' genetic risk
Chris had genetic risk factors including father with prostate cancer and paternal grandmother with breast cancer.
PSA levels rise
Chris' prostate specific antigen levels began rising in his late 40s and early 50s.
PSA score jumps
Chris' PSA score jumped several points to just over nine, prompting urologist consultation.
Prostate cancer confirmed
Biopsy confirmed Chris, 62, of Lower Milford Township had prostate cancer with no metastasis.
HIFU treatment option
Lehigh Valley Physician Group Urology offered HIFU as radiation-free prostate cancer treatment.
HIFU procedure details
HIFU uses ultrasound probe inserted into rectum to target cancer cells without incision.
HIFU results
Chris' PSA dropped to 1.6 after HIFU and remains cancer-free one year later.
The main idea
Chris remains cancer-free one year after HIFU treatment with no side effects.
