Who would qualify for TFT?
Patients who are diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer with focal disease within the prostate may qualify. Q: What do i need to do to qualify for the targeted focal cryotherapy?First, you need to undergo a 3D mapping biopsy of the prostate after a discussion with your doctor. You should have: 1- Small cancer volume of less than 30% of the total prostate volume.2- Localized prostate cancer areas which are confined to the prostate. 3- The cancer is at safe distance from the vital organs, such as the urethra and rectum. Q: How many patients with initial biopsy of the prostate showing low risk disease are found to have much more extensive disease based on the 3D mapping biopsy?A: We performed 3D mapping biopsies on more than 150 patients with newly diagnosed focal and low risk disease. Not surprisingly, 65/150 men (43%) where found to have more extensive or agressive disease, These men needed more agressive treatment such as radical surgery or radiation.
