Ultrasound is ushering a new era of surgery-free cancer treatment
Ultrasound technology, specifically histotripsy, is revolutionizing cancer treatment by offering non-invasive methods to target and destroy tumors using sound waves instead of surgery. Approved by the FDA for liver tumor treatment, histotripsy has shown promising results in clinical studies. Ultrasound can also be combined with microbubbles to enhance drug delivery to tumors and boost the effects of radiation therapy. While ultrasound approaches in cancer care are still evolving, they hold potential for improving treatment outcomes and reducing side effects compared to traditional therapies like surgery and chemotherapy.
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