What about Cryotherapy?

I am 57 yrs old- was diagnosed 3 yrs ago- PSA 13- gleasons 6 and 7, T2- also pain in hip that due to extensive running on sand was pre arthritic condition.  Looked very hard at all protocols- surgery (never), radiation (never), cryo (intriguing), HIFU (what I eventually chose) and watchful waiting. I decided AGAINST cryo because I could not be assured the practitioners could spare nerve bundles - There are only 2 activities I would recommend-  HIFU or Watchful waiting- all other procedures are very invasive and do not have any better cure rates than HIFU-  And God forbid, the cancer returns, I can have HIFU treatment again- with the other treatments, you are stuck and if it does return, your only option is hormone treatment which is awful - Hope this helps

Doug 

On 4/2/2008 Wifeofcancervictim wrote:

My husband was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer.  He had a biopsy that showed cancer in 1 of the 12 cores.  Gleason score 3 + 3=6.  He also has a bone scan scheduled for Friday since he has had pain in his hip for the past month but the doctor strongly suspects arthritus.  My husband wants to do cryotherapy and the doctor said that was "a wonderful choice".  I just dont see much comment on any prostate cancer regarding this choice and just wondered what you thought of it.  Thank you.

my husband had prostate cancer in Sept. of 2007, we went to Loma Linda University and had proton therapy for 45 treatments without ANY side effects.  His PSA was 10 upon arrival there and 4 months past treatment his PSA is 1.2.  He is cancer free and has no sexual dysfunction, no incontinence, never has had any discomfort, nothing to suggest that he has had cancer proton therapy other than to know that he is cured.  Loma Linda has been doing this for 25 yrs.  You may want to research this treatment as it is a known cure and is known world wide.  Medicare and supplement covered the cost.   His treatments lasted about 30 min total daily m-f x 45 treatments.  There is available housing for the patients and families.  they do about 150 treatments daily from 7 am to 11 pm.  You may also want to look at Proton Bob website and see all the success stories there from former patients.   Cures without surgery.. How can you miss.  It is a proven record of 25 yrs.... God is good.   Viv

Cryotherapy can be performed if there is recurence also with cryo you don't have to remove the whole gland.  The important thing is to be treated by an experienced doctor.  I had one of the best and he practices in Central Florida.

Jim