Status: Cured, but needs more research / application.
Original Article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/01/02/one-hour-operation-could-cure-prostate-cancer-destroying-tumours/
Sources of claim: NHS, Uni. Colelge of London. Verified legitimate
Quotes:
Surgeons said the new therapy, called Nanoknife – which has now been used to treat prostate cancer patients by University College London Hospital (UCLH) – was "amazingly simple and quick", reducing the chance of a host of side effects.
The new technique, called irreversible electroporation, administers quick electrical pulses into the tumour, cutting open the membrane of the cells. It means treatment can be targeted with ultra precision, posing fewer risks to surrounding organs and healthy tissues. It can also be used on tumours that were previously difficult to treat.
My opinion: Fantastic news with new targeting approach. There are other, similarly successful focused approaches. Hopefully this trend continues, more research and application are needed.
-Steve
Note: This blog does not provide medical advice and only seeks to catalog claims of potential cures / treatments that litter daily news sites. For medical advice, please contact your primary care physician or other licensed medical doctor.
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