Comments on: Controversy in the appropriate use of HIFU http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2009/05/26/controversy-in-the-appropriate-use-of-hifu/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:22:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Sitemaster http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2009/05/26/controversy-in-the-appropriate-use-of-hifu/#comment-4998 Sitemaster Wed, 27 May 2009 13:26:05 +0000 http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/?p=5826#comment-4998 Dear David: The information you have posted above appears on the web site of Dr. Krongrad's clinical practice. The fact that he is a co-founder of this site is in no way "hidden." However, we should be clear that Dr. Krongrad's opinions were neither considered nor solicited in the development of this article. The information provided above is based on the available facts. The "New" Prostate Cancer InfoLink happens to believe that immediate treatment (with surgery or anything else) is inappropriate for large numbers of men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and that HIFU (when carried out by experienced physicians in carefully selected patients) is probably as likely to prevent disease progression as many other forms of treatment. The issue discussed in this article is the risks associated with HIFU, and most specifically with HIFU using second generation Ablatherm equipment by one team in the UK. If you want to read what we think of the risks associated with surgery, there is plenty of information about this on this web site too! Whether most of the patients who are appropriate for treatment with HIFU (or surgery) actually <strong><em>need</em></strong> such immediate treatment is a whole other question. Dear David: The information you have posted above appears on the web site of Dr. Krongrad’s clinical practice. The fact that he is a co-founder of this site is in no way “hidden.”

However, we should be clear that Dr. Krongrad’s opinions were neither considered nor solicited in the development of this article. The information provided above is based on the available facts. The “New” Prostate Cancer InfoLink happens to believe that immediate treatment (with surgery or anything else) is inappropriate for large numbers of men diagnosed with prostate cancer, and that HIFU (when carried out by experienced physicians in carefully selected patients) is probably as likely to prevent disease progression as many other forms of treatment. The issue discussed in this article is the risks associated with HIFU, and most specifically with HIFU using second generation Ablatherm equipment by one team in the UK. If you want to read what we think of the risks associated with surgery, there is plenty of information about this on this web site too! Whether most of the patients who are appropriate for treatment with HIFU (or surgery) actually need such immediate treatment is a whole other question.

]]> By: David http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2009/05/26/controversy-in-the-appropriate-use-of-hifu/#comment-4997 David Wed, 27 May 2009 12:54:54 +0000 http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/?p=5826#comment-4997 Dr. Krongrad pioneered the use of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. The Krongrad Institute is the world's only private program devoted exclusively to laparoscopic prostate surgery. We deliver unparalleled experience, focus, and service. We invite you to browse our site, request an online consultation, and call us at: (305)936-0474.??? Dr. Krongrad pioneered the use of laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. The Krongrad Institute is the world’s only private program devoted exclusively to laparoscopic prostate surgery. We deliver unparalleled experience, focus, and service. We invite you to browse our site, request an online consultation, and call us at: (305)936-0474.???

]]> By: David http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/2009/05/26/controversy-in-the-appropriate-use-of-hifu/#comment-4996 David Wed, 27 May 2009 12:47:31 +0000 http://prostatecancerinfolink.net/?p=5826#comment-4996 Who owns this website? What is the money behind "The New Prostate? What is the honest agenda? ****** Dear David, The New Prostate Cancer InfoLink is a service of Prostate Cancer International, a Virginia not-for-profit corporation. It is a non-commercial site that accepts no sponsorship from medical device manufacturers or drug companies. It has accepted relatively small donations from individuals, including patients who have found it worthy. The agenda is presented <a href="http://pcainternational.org/about/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Your feedback is invited as is your membership in <a href="http://prostatecancerinfolink.ning.com" rel="nofollow">The New Prostate Cancer InfoLink social network</a>. Thank you. Arnon Krongrad, MD Co-Founder and Medical Director and E. Michael D. Scott Co-Founder and Site Manager Who owns this website?
What is the money behind “The New Prostate?
What is the honest agenda?

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Dear David,

The New Prostate Cancer InfoLink is a service of Prostate Cancer International, a Virginia not-for-profit corporation. It is a non-commercial site that accepts no sponsorship from medical device manufacturers or drug companies. It has accepted relatively small donations from individuals, including patients who have found it worthy. The agenda is presented here. Your feedback is invited as is your membership in The New Prostate Cancer InfoLink social network.

Thank you.

Arnon Krongrad, MD
Co-Founder and Medical Director
and
E. Michael D. Scott
Co-Founder and Site Manager

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