Cryoablation - in the UK or anywhere

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nathaliebananas
nathaliebananas Member Posts: 4
edited February 2020 in Surgery - Before, During, and After

Hello,

I would like to hear from those who have done cryoablation in the UK or anywhere.

Could you please share your experiences? Or maybe you are aware of some trials?

I wish you all speedy recovery and many thanks for your comments.

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  • AliceBastable
    AliceBastable Member Posts: 3,461
    edited January 2020

    I only know about cryoablation from a different type of cancer. The main argument against it is that the tissue is not available for pathology as it would be with surgical excision. I would think any biopsy samples would have to be large enough to get the necessary pathological information to guide further treatment.

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  • IslandGirl123
    IslandGirl123 Member Posts: 12
    edited February 2020

    I was successfully treated with Cryoablation and immunotherapy through the Williams Cancer Institute, Dr Jason Williams in 2018. My oncologist advised me not to go this route but my research and my discussion with Dr. Williams gave me confidence to proceed.

    My naturopath recently told me that she has 2 other patients that have also been successfully treated by Dr. Williams. He has been treating cancers with this method for over 15 years. He will not take you on if he does not believe there will be a positive outcome. I know this as fact because he would not treat my friend.

    You can do a needle biopsy from the tumor siteafter Cryoablation to determine pathology. You run the risk of releasing cancer cells when doing needle biopsies any other way. If you look on Pub Med you will see the risk of needle biopsies.

    Hope this helps

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