Tag: cancer treatment
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Researchers Find a Cancer Kill Switch That Could Replace Chemotherapy
Northwestern University scientists have found a cancer kill code in the body that could eliminate the need for chemotherapy. Every cell in the body comes equipped with this kill switch to destroy cancerous cells. When the “kill switch” begins to detect cancer in any of the body’s cells, it uses this code to eradicate it.…
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Northwestern University Develops Method to Shrink Tumors
Northwestern University scientists have created a new device that can shrink tumors rapidly by harnessing immune cells in tumor tissues. To do this, the team multiplied, sorted through, and harvested hundreds of millions of cells using a configurable microfluidic device. This method recovered 400% more of the tumor-eradicating cells than prior techniques. Compared with other…
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Physicist Reveals Technology That Kills Cancer With Lasers
Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green has one heck of a life story to go along with her impressive list of accomplishments. But her success hasn’t been easy. Like many who eventually go on to leave their mark in the medical sciences, Dr. Green’s relentless focus on improving the lives of patients stem from her own tragic experiences.…
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New Sound Treatment Kills Cancer Without Chemo
Is painless cancer treatment that eliminates the need for chemotherapy or radiation really possible? Scientists are at work on an exciting new treatment technology with the potential to do just that for those who are facing the scary diagnosis of cancer. Believe it or not, this cancer treatment technology harnessed the power of sound waves.…