Trial Examines Prostate Cancer Treatment with Reduced Side Effects

Why it matters locally: The findings of this ten-year trial on less invasive prostate cancer treatment could potentially inform healthcare practices and patient care options for men in Alabama, including those served by facilities like Cooper Green Mercy Health Services.

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A ten-year trial conducted by the NHS monitored nearly 3,500 men who underwent focal therapy for prostate cancer. This less invasive treatment method was the subject of the study, which spanned a decade.