Cancer Survivors Network

Hi Steve,
Sorry, I don't know anything about cryotherapy but I will say that it is up to us to look out for our best interest. Eventhough we entrust doctors with treating us and to do what is best we Must take an active roll in that treatment. I would suggest to do your own research on it and if you still have your doubts then don't be affraid to ask for a 3rd opinion, after all it is your life... I wish you all the best!!!

First I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis and welcome to this group. I hope you are able to find support here and have your questiond answered and one thing is for sure you are not alone in this. I had cyroablation not sure if they are the same mine was where they froze the tumor, it was small thank the Lord 1x 4 cm. I didn't really have a choice as far as treatment for I sought out several opinions and they all said cyroablation. I stayed overnight in the hospital felt fine in the days afterward very easy recovery then I developed a post op infection there was an abcess on the kidney. I became very ill and was in the hospital for 6 days fighting the infection and my creatine levels were elevated. I finally responded to treatment and was released. I was told there are no long term studies on this type of surgery yet they are still following patients to see. I had my surgery in September of 2010. I find out today if I am cancer free still as I just had my first follow up cat scan so I will keep you all informed of the findings. The advice I would give you is to do your research and