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Partial-Gland Removal May Be an Option for Many Men With Prostate Cancer

A 5-year study on men who had primary partial-gland cryoablation shows that the procedure averted cancer recurrence in most patients while preserving urinary and sexual function.

The ASCO Post Staff

The ASCO Post 3/6/2025 2:55 PM

1. Primary partial-gland cryoablation effectively prevented prostate cancer recurrence with high rates of freedom from failure. 2. Focal therapy offered promising outcomes and preserved urinary and sexual function. 3. The study demonstrated the importance of intense surveillance in assessing treatment success. 4. MRI played a crucial role in identifying cancer sites and determining candidates for focal therapy. 5. The results indicated that the majority of men with intermediate-risk disease may opt for focal cryotherapy over prostatectomy.