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Ultrasound prostate treatment may reduce impotence, incontinence risk

(United Press International) UPDATED 2009-05-28
An experimental ultrasound treatment for prostate cancer may help treat the disease without increasing the risk of impotence and incontinence, researchers say. The high-intensity focused ultrasound heats the prostate in order to kill cancerous cells and tumors, and some researchers are already conducting clinical trials on the device. However, experts caution that the device is still in early stages, and they warn that it may not be right for every patient.  Read full story >
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