HIFU & Prostate Cancer News Articles
 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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