"The narrative has been incubating for many years, but in recent days we are witnessing some extraordinary progress in treating and monitoring cancer. The convergence of genomics of the cancer—be it from the person’s DNA or tumor directly or the blood (known as liquid biopsy)—matched with the appropriate therapy is leading to outcomes that are … Continue reading A Turning Point in Cancer
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Histotripsy: Solid Tumor Oblation With Ultrasound
"Early tests suggested that the sound waves successfully decimated up to 75 percent of liver tumor material in the rat bodies, which enabled the little critters' immune systems to jump into action and beat the leftover cancerous tissues out of existence, preventing reemergence......The new treatment is called "histotripsy," and it noninvasively directs ultrasound waves so that the … Continue reading Histotripsy: Solid Tumor Oblation With Ultrasound
