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Magnetic resonance is a non-invasive method for imaging soft tissues using magnetic properties of hydrogen nuclei, present in various forms and at various levels in the whole body. Scientific research on magnetic resonance imagining was initiated over 40 years ago.…

Diagnosis is this stage of any treatment that is of crucial importance for its successful outcome. Without well diagnosed condition and disease type, it is difficult to manage it successfully. Therefore, at HIFU CLINIC Prostate Cancer Treatment Centre we ensure…

The prostate cancer is usually a cancer characterised by a relatively mild course - it develops very slowly, and metastases or infiltrates surrounding tissues relatively late. Therefore, regular monitoring of the PSA factor and healthy lifestyle are of crucial importance.…

This small gland has a very important role in a man's body. The prostate produces whitish alkaline fluid in which sperm is suspended. This secretion produced by the prostate is one of the main components of sperm, and is of…

Think about the future   How serious is the risk? The studies show that prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. This cancer causes 8% of deaths in Polish men. It is third (after lung and…

Consultation qualifying for prostate cancer treatment   Hardly anybody likes frequent visits to a doctor. However, regular monitoring of one's health allows to notice worrying changes in Patient's body sufficiently early, and to prevent disease development. Therefore, Patients who are…

Prostate cancer is known for being rather mild - develops very slowly and relatively late, giving metastasis or exhibiting the infiltration of surrounding tissues. This is the reason why it is essential to regularly examine the PSA factor and care…

Think about the future How serious may be the threat to your health? Research shows that prostate cancer is one of the tumours most frequently observed among men. It causes 8% of deaths among Polish men. It takes the third…

The hormonal therapy is used in Patients not qualifying for radical treatment, and is a main conservative treatment method in prostate cancer patients. It is also used as a therapy supplementing the radical treatment during radiotherapy. It eliminates endogenous androgens…

Risk factors for development of benign prostatic hyperplasia The prostate is a hormone-dependent organ - its development depends on hormonal environment controlled by the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis. The established risk factors for BPH include age and presence of androgens secreted by…

International clinical studies Many renowned medical centres all over the world, specialising in diagnostics and treatment of prostate cancer, participate in clinical studies concerning this cancer. Urologists and oncologists at the best medical centres in Europe and the United States…

HIFU method advantages Delayed results for 15 years show high full recovery rates of 83–87%, low level of complications, and maintaining previous quality of patient's life. The HIFU procedure does not put the Patient at a risk of a long…