MT. VERNON — This year an estimated 164,000 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The disease rarely occurs before a man turns 40, however, the average age of diagnosis is just 66 years old.

CEO of Crossroads Community Hospital, Amanda Basso says their Urology Department is making waves close to home when it comes to treating patients without immediately having to resort to surgery.

Doctor of Urology at Crossroads, Gary Reagan, says a person would have to travel anywhere from 230 to 330 miles to receive a treatment now offered at Crossroads Hospital.

The HIFU treatment could possibly nullify removal of the prostate or radiation therapy. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Reagan at Crossroads by calling 618-244-6710.