How do you choose a Da Vinci surgeon?

DWL

Old Salt said:

HIFU?

With 5 of 12 cores positive, I don't think that HIFU is a good option. There are likely to be even more cancerous spots that would need treatment at some point. Just remember that a biopsy only samples a minute amount of the prostate ('needle in a haystack' is a good analogy).

I was told today that CK is not a good option for me

due to the fact that I have two tumors.  One on the left and one on the right.  Thanks.

DWL

hopeful and optimistic said:

SBRT

There are various machines that deliver SBRT, CK is one of them.

My friend had successful SBRT treatment with a prostate size greater than 42ml, so I do not understand why you were told that treatment was not possible. Was this a radiation oncologist that specializes in SBRT?

I sent my biopsy, MRI, & PSA to a urology group today

I'll let you know what they say.  I like the sounds of CK from my understanding they place "locating beacons" in your prostate to more accurately guide and focus the radiation beam.

ASAdvocate

A lesion is

A lesion is anything not normally there. It is a very broad term, and may include tooth infections, skin eruptions, cysts, tumors, etc.  The word itself does not signify danger, just something different to be aware of.