Researchers say, a safe, non-surgical cure for breast cancer has been offered in the form of a method that includes freezing tumors with streams of super-cold gas.
Researchers say, a safe, non-surgical cure for breast cancer has been offered in the form of a method that includes freezing tumors with streams of super-cold gas.
The "ice-ball" created around a tumor by the jabs not only kills it off but also cuts the recurrence risk, reports The Daily Express.
New Aggressive Breast Cancer Treatment Study Launched in US
To test new treatments for aggressive breast cancer, a rare alliance between the US government and five major drug companies, researchers launched a clinical study Wednesday.
To test new treatments for aggressive breast cancer, a rare alliance between the US government and five major drug companies, researchers launched a clinical study Wednesday.
To reach the conclusion, boffins conducted a trial that was carried out on 13 patients who had all refused to have breast operations to remove their tumors.
They remained cancer-free up to five years later when doctors saw no sign of the disease returning and noted no significant complications, experts found.
Cryoablation is a Safe Procedure for Breast Cancer Patients
Ultrasound-guided cryoablation of small breast cancer may be a safe procedure associated with minimal morbidity and high patient satisfaction
Ultrasound-guided cryoablation of small breast cancer may be a safe procedure associated with minimal morbidity and high patient satisfaction
"Minimally invasive cryotherapy opens the door for a potential new treatment for breast cancer and needs to be further tested," he said. "When used for local control and - or - potential cure of breast cancer, it provided safe and effective breast conservation."
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Breast Self Examination
Slides and animation of Breast Self Examination for early detection of breast cancer lumps in women
Slides and animation of Breast Self Examination for early detection of breast cancer lumps in women
The study was presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 35th Annual Scientific Meeting in Florida.
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Gazza Leaves Rehab After Undergoing Cryotherapy for Alcoholism
Football legend Paul Gascoigne, aka Gazza, has left rehab after undergoing the freezing treatment called 'Cryotherapy'.
Football legend Paul Gascoigne, aka Gazza, has left rehab after undergoing the freezing treatment called 'Cryotherapy'.
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