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Dr Stricker’s research group has recently published research on the outcomes of patients having MRI prior to biopsy. It was proven that the approach was very useful and the technology was dependable and highly accurate. They found that if the MRI was clear, there was a 97% chance of not having a significant cancer. If

Focal Nanoknife therapy for localised prostate cancer is proving to be a safe treatment. Although relatively new Prof Stricker has now completed over 35 focal NanoKnife treatments and is extremely pleased with the safety. Less than 10% were unsuccessful  and most could be retreated .The recent publication where he combined his data with the English group,

Jill Margo’s article in the Financial Review, “Experience trumps tehnique when it comes to surgery“, looks at the recent study published in European Urology that focussed on Dr Stricker’s results.

The St Vincent’s Prostate Support Group makes its much needed return on Tuesday the 22nd of October between 7 and 9pm. The group meets at the Clinic Function Room (Level 4 St Vincent’s Clinic) 438 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst. Car parking available at the Clinic carpark – enter via Barcom Avenue. For more information please call

Prof Stricker has now taken up the clinical directorship of the Australian Prostate Cancer Research Centre in New South Wales. He is also one of the integral members of the National Prostate Cancer Research Centre Australia-wide. The key areas of research that he is looking into are: A. The use of imaging and improved accuracy

The first case of Nanoknife treatment for prostate cancer was performed in late February. Dr Stricker said he was pleased with the outcome and welcomed a leading edge surgical technology that would allow yet another option when tailoring treatments for patients. In particular, he felt that that the Nanoknife procedure coould help minimise side-effects. Nanoknife

Dr Stricker performed just over 250 surgical cases in 2012, one of the largest series in Australasia. When asked about the breakdown between robotic and open, he said that as per previous years over 200 were robotic. Given the outcomes, he believes it wil continue as a favoured choice for surgical treatment. Dr Stricker has

Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan and Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek announced Sydney would have a new centre of excellence to research and treat prostate cancer.   Located in the newly opened Kinghorn Cancer Centre, this new prostate cancer reasearch facility will be a joint initiative between the Garvan Institue, St