HIFU & Prostate Cancer News Articles
 US HIFU broadening its reach via $5.8M purchase
Charlotte Business Journal, June 18, 2010
US HIFU, a developer of ultrasound technologies, has acquired the European distribution rights for the Sonatherm 600 from Misonix Inc.
 Doctor sends patients out of US for new prostate cancer treatment
KARE 11, Twin Cities, MN, May 25, 2010
Urologist Dr. Jeff Twidwell of Urology Associates and North Memorial Hospital sent his patient, Tim Rains, to the Bahamas for HIFU treatment.
 Pioneering prostate cancer treatment arrives in Bermuda
The Royal Gazette newspaper, Bermuda, May 21, 2010
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is now available at King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Bermuda.
 Prostate cancer patients travel for Charlotte company’s cure
The Mecklenburg Times, May 10, 2010
US HIFU continues clinical trials of the Sonablate 500, a machine that uses ultrasound waves to kill malignant cells in the prostate.
 New prostate cancer treatment offers fewer side effects
ThePittsburghChannel.com (WTAE Channel 4, ABC News), May 4, 2010
For many men, treatment for prostate cancer often leaves impotence and incontinence, but a new procedure is now available without the side effects.
 Paving new roads
Nside MD Magazine, Austin, May 2010
Urologist Dr. Richard Chopp is dedicated to curing cancer - sometimes by way of Cancun, Mexico.
 Utah doctor uses cutting edge treatment to fight prostate cancer
Salt Lake City (ABC 4 News), April 27, 2010
Salt Lake City urologist, Steven Gange, is one of three doctors in the West who is experienced using HIFU, which destroys unhealthy tissue using rapid heat elevation.
 Non-surgical prostate cancer therapy found abroad
WGCL-TV (CBS), April 5, 2010
Atlanta urologist, Dr. Vahan Kassabian, and his patient, Chris Reynolds, travel to Canada for HIFU treatment.
 FDA considers experimental prostate therapy
Consumer’s Digest magazine, April, 2010
A novel treatment for prostate cancer might gain FDA approval by 2011. Doctors have used HIFU therapy for 10 years, and it has been approved for use in 30 countries.
 Steve Puckett, Jr. receives Charlotte Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” award
Business Journal, March 26, 2010
28 year-old, Steve Puckett, Jr., Chief Executive of US HIFU is acknowledged for making major strides in his career and impacting his community.
 HIFU for prostate cancer
Healthy
Utah magazine, March, 2010
In spite of advances in early diagnosis, an American man dies of prostate cancer every 15 minutes. Emerging treatments like HIFU may change that.
 US HIFU to fund trial of focal therapy for prostate cancer
Medical Device Daily, February 26, 2010
US HIFU intends to fund a landmark UK focal therapy trial. The study will evaluate quality of life outcomes and safety of focal therapy, as well as cost effectiveness.
 Where are we with prostate cancer therapy?
The Doctors TV Program, December 3, 2009
Urologist Dr. Robert Pugach talks about the minimally invasive procedure of HIFU on the hit daytime medical talkshow, The Doctors. Killing the cancer
WSVN-TV (Fox) Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, November 23, 2009
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer for men. Unfortunately, the cure often has unpleasant side effects. That is until now. New prostate cancer treatment gains ground outside U.S.
New Britain Herald, November 6, 2009
Though not yet approved in the U.S., HIFU is gaining converts just about everywhere; it’s a relatively non-invasive procedure for the treatment of prostate cancer. Medical start-up grows as cash rolls in
Charlotte Observer, November 11, 2009
Despite tough economy, Charlotte's US HIFU, which treats prostate cancer, has attracted venture capital. HIFU prostate cancer treatment
WTVQ (ABC) Lexington, KY, November 6, 2009
Dr. Stephen Woolums, urologist, talks about HIFU, a minimally invasive procedure for prostate cancer. New Prostate Cancer Treatment - Trial At NYU
WABC - ABC New York, October 23, 2009
Doctors who treat prostate cancer are looking at a new treatment using ultrasound waves called HIFU. WRHI interview - HIFU patient & doctor
WRHI Radio, October 13, 2009
A Charlotte, NC-based doctor and his patient discuss the new advances in prostate cancer treatment. Local urologist travels overseas to perform procedure
Burlington Times News, September 23, 2009
When Charles Martin was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he traveled to the Bahamas, where he underwent a minimally invasive procedure. Ultrasound used to kill prostate cancer
Winnipeg Free Press, September 20, 2009
Instead of using a scalpel and radiation to attack prostate cancer, Martin Hiebert took part in a test treatment using high-intensity focused ultrasound with the Sonablate 500. Patients travel far for high-tech prostate cancer treatment
Statesville Record & Landmark, September 19, 2009
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Cole Younger and his doctor, Michael Schlesinger of Piedmont Health Care Urology, traveled to the Bahamas for treatment. Medical inhibitions
Fox News- Fox & Friends, September 13, 2009
Steve Puckett Jr., CEO of US HIFU, discusses whether universal health care will hinder this medical advancement. What would you do (for prostate cancer)?
Austin Woman Magazine, September 2009
When it comes to prostate cancer, treatments must not only manage the cancer, but meet a man's lifestyle needs as well. Screenings and treatments for prostate cancer
New York Post, August 19, 2009
A man’s world: Better screenings and new surgery options are combating prostate cancer. US HIFU ramps up bid for capital
Charlotte Business Journal, August 14, 2009
US HIFU, a Charlotte developer of ultrasound technologies, is seeking $40 to $50 million in private-equity funding to support its research and clinical trials. Prostate cancer treatment uses less-invasive ultrasound
CBC News, August 3, 2009
Some men with prostate cancer are paying for a new treatment to target cancer cells called high intensity focused ultrasound, which is less invasive than surgery or radiation. Some go abroad for new prostate cancer treatment
News Channel 14, July 18, 2009
Some men are planning trips abroad for a high tech cancer treatment that promises fewer side effects and rapid recovery. Oregon construction worker, Miami surgeon go to Trinidad
Miami Herald, June 8, 2009
A Deloitte study estimates that 750,000 Americans go abroad for medical care each year. Travel for healthcare is generally called ''medical tourism.'' New prostate cancer treatment drawing US patients & doctors to Mexico
Austin American-Statesman, May 24, 2009
Austin man and doctor go to Cancun for treatment not yet approved in the US. HIFU is being used successfully in about 30 countries. Cancer treatment device key to local firms future
Charlotte Business Journal, April 10, 2009
US HIFU seeing growth in product’s use overseas, anticipates FDA approval. Steve Puckett Jr., chief executive, says interest in HIFU treatment continues to grow. |
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