06/08/2026
Last week, one of the biggest conversations in prostate cancer treatment changed.
For years, one of the main reasons given for not routinely discussing focal therapy was the lack of long-term evidence.
Today, that evidence exists.
Now the big question is whether every man will hear about it.
A landmark UK study following 3,477 men over 10 years has demonstrated excellent long-term cancer control for appropriately selected men, with survival outcomes comparable to radical treatment, but with significantly fewer life-changing side effects.
This doesn't mean focal therapy is right for everyone.
It does mean every suitable man deserves to know it exists and to have the opportunity to discuss whether it could be appropriate for them.
The science has moved on. Now the conversations need to catch up.
Because one of the biggest decisions of a man's life should never depend on where he lives, which hospital he attends, or which consultant he happens to see.
At Prost8, we've already seen a significant increase in enquiries from patients wanting to understand their options, alongside clinicians keen to learn more about offering focal therapy.
While many across the NHS and private healthcare have welcomed these findings, there are still those who will overlook the evidence because it challenges long-held beliefs or established practice.
But there is only one agenda that matters.
The patient's.
For decades, breast cancer treatment has evolved to preserve healthy tissue whenever it is safe and appropriate. Many women are now offered breast-conserving surgery instead of mastectomy.
Shouldn't men be offered the same principle of choice when appropriate?
If you've been treated for prostate cancer, we'd genuinely like to know:
Were you told about every appropriate treatment option before making your decision?
And if you're about to have a treatment consultation, we'd also love to hear whether all appropriate options, including focal therapy, are discussed.
Email us at [email protected].
The evidence has changed.
Now it's time to change the conversation.
Find out more: www.prost8.org.uk
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A targeted and minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer called focal therapy, which destroys only the cancerous part of the prostate, is effective in delivering long term outcomes for patients, according to a new study.
