Hear from our specialists
When it comes to your health, having access to clear, reliable information can make all the difference. Our video library brings together expert guidance from the Birmingham Prostate Specialists team, covering a wide range of health concerns, diagnostic pathways and treatment options.
Understanding what matters most
We all have different priorities, and what we care about can change as we get older. That’s why Mr Doherty always starts conversations about treatment options by understanding your lifestyle and learning what really matters to you. Learn more about his approach in this video.
It’s good to explore
Even if you’ve already received a professional diagnosis and treatment plan, you may still need additional time to reflect. A second opinion can give you a broader range of facts and help you make the best treatment decision. Find out why Mr Doherty recommends getting a second expert opinion.
Take a different view
Getting a prostate cancer diagnosis can leave you with more questions than answers. Another opinion from an experienced oncologist or urologist can be a helpful way to understand your diagnosis. Mr Doherty and his team can explain the full spectrum of treatments that may be available outside your local hospital.
Understand your options
Traditional transrectal biopsies have become more sophisticated. A new diagnostic technique called transperineal biopsy carries a lower risk of infection, and a more direct approach to the prostate for effective sampling. However, Mr Doherty believes that using a local anaesthetic isn’t the best way to be accurate and keep you comfortable. Find out more about your options.
Targeted treatment isn’t always the answer
Should you treat your whole prostate gland, either with surgery or radiotherapy? Or would focal therapy, which only targets your affected tissue, be a better option? Mr Doherty explains why it depends on your condition and how you feel about the potential side-effects of each option.
It's popular for a reason
Focal therapy exclusively targets the cancerous area of your prostate. It’s not suitable for everyone, but it’s becoming increasingly popular, due to its faster recovery time and milder side effects. Explore why it might be an option for you.
The answer is usually clear
Focal therapy is only suitable for treating some solitary and easy-to-treat lesions. See what the criteria are and find out why focal therapy isn’t an effective way to treat more aggressive cancers.
Multiple choices and clear advice
You want the best possible outcome from your prostate treatment, a fast and predictable recovery and minimal discomfort too. Mr Doherty can give you advice about the approaches that are likely to work best for you if medical management is unsuccessful.
Balancing and refinement
Different treatments can lead to difficult trade-offs with unwelcome side effects. Mr Doherty is dedicated to balancing your treatment type and timing with your personal priorities and type of prostate cancer, to help you navigate the process as comfortably as possible.