[orthopodvt]

The headlines don't reflect the results reported in the abstract. In particular, a erectile dysfunction rate of 25% at one year is very high. Furthermore, the criteria for cancer oblation seems to be PSA decrease of 75%, which was achieved in 96% of patients. However, one would generally expect a much larger reduction in PSA if the cancer were truly oblated.

[dmix]

The levels of prostate cancer are very much titled toward older males past their sexual prime: https://www.verywellhealth.com/thmb/Imcc48tegbPKpY2cL18sXOIB...

ED may be less of a concern with this group compared to other cancers or diseases. Not to mention the high rates of heart disease at that age in America already causing it.

Plus the rates must be compared to other modern prostate treatment options.