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This treatment is also known as cryosurgery. Its goal is to cure prostate cancer or ease the symptoms of local recurrent prostate cancer. It works by using liquid nitrogen to freeze and kill the cancer cells.

Reviewer Name: Berry, Donna PhD, RN;Kelly, William Kevin DO
Date Last Reviewed: 12-01-2004
Published Date: 11-17-2005

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