Current cancer treatments like electrochemotherapy use electric pulses to help chemotherapy drugs penetrate tumours. While effective, these treatments come with significant drawbacks:
- Severe pain and burns due to high electric field intensity.
- Muscle contractions caused by nerve stimulation.
- Limited reach, mainly treating surface-level tumours.
There is a need for a less painful, non-invasive method that can treat tumours deeper inside the body.
The Invention
This new Cancer Treating System solves these problems by using:
1. Real-time cancer detection – Measures tissue impedance (electrical resistance) to identify cancerous cells.
2. Low electric field intensity – Reduces pain and tissue damage.
3. High-frequency electrical pulses – Prevents muscle contractions, making treatment more comfortable.
4. Deep penetration – Reaches tumours up to 10 cm deep, even in bone tissue.
5. Multiple electrode arrays – Ensures precise and effective treatment.
What’s New?
Unlike traditional methods, this system detects cancer in real-time before applying treatment. Instead of relying on high-intensity pulses, it adjusts the electrical field to match the tumour’s properties, making treatment safer, less painful, and more effective.
Key Benefits
- Minimized pain and burns – Lower intensity means less damage to healthy tissue.
- Faster, more efficient treatment – Targets tumours with precision.
- Reduced side effects – Less nerve stimulation prevents painful muscle contractions.
- Treats deeper tumours – Unlike older techniques limited to surface tumours.
Broader Impact
This system could revolutionize cancer treatment, making it more accessible, less painful, and safer. It offers a non-invasive option for patients with deep or hard-to-reach tumours, improving quality of life while maintaining treatment effectiveness.