Maple Leaf HIFU

05/04/2022

HIFU is appealing to Jehovah Witness patients as there is no blood loss or need for blood transfusions which may be necessary with radical prostatectomy.
Please visit us at www.hifu.ca.

05/01/2022

Race is a factor for prostate cancer. Incidence of prostate cancer among African American men is almost 70% higher than it is among white men (203.5 vs.121.9 per 100,000 men), and the death rate is more than double the rate for their white counterparts.

Early detection is key. Speak to your physician about the risks of prostate cancer and get regular exams. Learn more about how common prostate cancer is here: http://www.hifu.ca/prostate-cancer-symptoms-how-common.htm.

04/29/2022

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound has grown in popularity, particularly with younger patients and those who are not candidates for surgery. HIFU has also been used to treat patients who failed radiotherapy treatment, and for diabetics and those with a cardiac history.

HIFU helps preserve patients’ quality of life and results in fewer significant side effects, including incontinence and impotence.

See additional answers for frequently asked questions about HIFU: http://www.hifu.ca/prostate-cancer-FAQ-hifu.htm

04/26/2022

Age is one of the biggest risk factors when it comes to prostate cancer. About 6 cases in 10 are diagnosed in men who are 65 or older, and it is rare in men under 40. The average age of men at diagnosis is about 66.

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is important to understand all your treatment options. Learn more here: http://www.hifu.ca/ablatherm-hifu.htm

04/24/2022

HIFU is a non-invasive treatment option where ultrasound waves are delivered through a computer controlled re**al probe. The ultrasound waves increase the temperature within the prostate to 85 degrees Centigrade, destroying the tissue with minimal or no damage to surrounding tissues and organs.

Learn more about this increasingly popular prostate cancer treatment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ2YyayL3gY

04/21/2022

The three most common prostate problems are benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer.

The risk of getting prostate cancer is approximately one in eight for American men. Unfortunately, one American man dies from prostate cancer every 15 minutes. Early detection is key.

Learn more about prostate cancer here: http://www.hifu.ca/cure-rate-prostate-cancer-treatment-stages.htm

04/19/2022

Dr. William Orovan, a urological surgeon and head of our clinic, explains why High Intensity Focused Ultrasound is the best option for treating early-stage prostate cancer: “Ablatherm HIFU has the best patient safety outcomes by far and cure rates are excellent. Side effects of HIFU, including incontinence and erectile dysfunction, are much less than traditional surgery or radiation.”

Watch Dr. Orovan discuss this increasingly popular treatment:

A relatively new prostate cancer treatment called HIFU - High Intensity Focused Ultrasound - is available for men with early stages of prostate cancer. This...

04/16/2022

Interested in a prostate cancer treatment that minimizes side effects, increases longevity, and dramatically preserving quality of life?

HIFU or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound only destroys the targeted area of the prostate. With this non-invasive procedure, side effects like erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence are less likely to occur.

See if you are a candidate for HIFU: http://www.hifu.ca/qualify-for-hifu.php.

04/13/2022

Maple Leaf HIFU treats prostate cancer using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound at the Cleveland Clinic Canada. Since we are a private clinic, you can have the outpatient procedure without having to visit a hospital, where there is a higher chance of catching Covid or other viruses.

Learn more about our clinic here: http://www.hifu.ca/cleveland-clinic-canada-maple-leaf-hifu.htm

04/10/2022

Wondering if you will have to spend months treating your cancer with radiation or recovering from prostate surgery?

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is an outpatient procedure that is completed in a just a few hours! Patients choosing this non-invasive treatment for prostate cancer also recover quicker, with fewer side effects.

Learn more about HIFU here: http://www.hifu.ca/benefits-ablatherm-hifu.htm