Patient Success Stories: How Sonablate HIFU Changed Lives

Paul Sayer, from Essex, UK, received the news of his aggressive prostate disease diagnosis and was immediately faced with a decision: his treatment plan. While his physician was strongly in favor of surgery or radiotherapy, Paul understood there to be potential side effects including incontinence and/or impotence.

When researching, Paul found another treatment option: focal therapy using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, or HIFU. His physician shut down the conversation and said HIFU was not a suitable treatment for his disease.

Determined to find a physician who believed in focal therapy, Paul met with HIFU surgeon Professor Hashim Ahmed in London. After discussion, Paul was told he was actually “a perfect candidate” and went on to be treated with Sonablate HIFU.

“I was out of the hospital that night. I had a catheter for a week and after that, I just got on with my life. I didn’t suffer from complications. And, although I’m having regular tests to monitor things, the disease is gone. HIFU changed my life and preserved my lifestyle.”

Moved by the fact that there are over 12,000 men in the UK with low- to medium-grade disease being offered aggressive treatments unnecessarily, Paul started the charity Prost8 with the goal of making over-treatment a thing of the past.

For more information on Prost8 or the 1 in 8 Campaign, visit www.prost8.org.uk.  

Paul’s story highlights the positive impact that Sonablate HIFU can have on a patient’s life. If you're considering treatment options for prostate issues, Sonablate HIFU could be a viable choice for you and your family to explore.

For more detailed information on Sonablate HIFU, contact us.

*This post is for informational and educational purposes only. This post should not be taken as medical advice or used as a substitute for such. You should always speak to your own doctor before implementing this information on your own.