In addition to the three classic/conventional
methods of cancer treatment mentioned before, there are some novel and/or
unconventional methods for cancer treatment that are worth mentioning. Some of
these methods are being used, although not widely available, and some are still
under clinical development and not yet available. Examples of these novel
and/or unconventional methods as well as some novel strategies of cancer drugs
are briefly described below.
1. Using Electromagnetic Waves to
Treat Cancer
Electronic devices that emit some form of electromagnetic waves
have been investigated for cancer treatment for a few years. Although there are
a number of electronic devices under development as potential devices for
cancer treatment, there is only one device recently approved by the FDA for
brain tumor treatment. The device is called Optune (by Novacure), which
includes a portable electric field generator, transducer arrays, and
rechargeable batteries. The device works by creating alternating wave-like
electric fields which interact with the dividing cancer cells, therefore, slow
down the multiplication of cancer cells.
Clinical studies showed that, when used in combination with
temozolomide (the most prescribed brain cancer drug), Optune was effective in
treating glioblastoma (brain cancer) and significantly extended patients’
lives.
All
contents posted in this blog are extracted from the book "IS CANCER IN
US", available at Amazon.
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