New prostate cancer treatment available at Wood Co. Hospital

        Besides skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. About one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Luckily, prostate cancer is a treatable cancer, but not all treatments are right for all prostate cancer.
        Salvador Peron, M.D., a urologist at Wood County Hospital, introduced Sonablate HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) in October as a new prostate cancer treatment procedure.
        Sonablate HIFU is a personalized, targeted treatment that does not require cutting, radiation or hormones. The customizable, focused therapy option targets and destroys diseased prostate tissue while leaving the surrounding healthy tissue unharmed.
        Sonablate HIFU benefits include:
        • Same-day, outpatient procedure.
        • Non-invasive.
        • Adjustable.
        • Radiation-free.
        • Real-time ultrasound-derived feedback.
        • Shorter recovery.
        • Low chance of side effects.
        • Built-in safety features.
        “I am happy to be able to offer Sonablate HIFU as another option for patients who have been diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer,” Dr. Peron said.
        He urged men experiencing any of the following symptoms to speak with their healthcare providers:
        • Difficulty starting urination.
        • Weak or interrupted flow of urine.
        • Urinating often, especially at night.
        • Trouble emptying the bladder completely.
        • Pain or burning during urination.
        • Blood in the urine or semen.
        • Pain in the back, hips, or pelvis that doesn’t go away.
        • Painful ejaculation.
        Dr. Peron is currently accepting new patients at his Wood County Urology offices in Bowling Green and Maumee. Schedule an appointment by calling 419-352-1404