Did you know that a raised PSA doesn’t always mean cancer? It could point to an enlarged prostate - a common condition with effective treatments available. One treatment option that we would like to particularly highlight is Aquablation therapy. 

Who is it for? 

Whilst it is understood, Aquablation is NOT currently a suitable treatment for prostate cancer. It is further understood that there are some ongoing clinical trials to determine if it could help in certain circumstances. 

In the meantime, Aquablation is suitable for some men with moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), regardless of prostate size. Given, as pointed out in their letters, around 75% of men receiving a red PSA letter result will NOT be suffering from prostate cancer, it is highly likely that a number will be suffering from BPH. 

So how does it work and what does it involve? 

Aquablation therapy is a modern, robotic-assisted treatment for BPH. Instead of using heat, it employs a precise, high-pressure, heat-free water jet to remove excess prostate tissue. The procedure is performed in a hospital, typically takes under an hour, and most men are discharged the same day or the next. 

For full details including a short film featuring the benefits of Aquablation from someone who's been on that journey, please take a look at our page - https://tgfct.org.uk/Testing-and-Treatments/Medical-Support/Aquablation-for-BPH

Thank you to Aquablation® for providing valuable information and video resources to support patient awareness.