Could this new ultrasound change the way cancer is treated? - BBC News

A new cancer treatment which destroys tissue non-invasively is being trialled, and, if it gains regulatory approval, it could change the way that cancers are treated in hospitals.

Histotripsy is a type of focused ultrasound which, unlike heat and radiation based treatments, is more precise – which makes it a more appealing treatment option for smaller and widespread tumours.

US based firm Histosonics is running the trial, and they are focusing their efforts on the liver – an area which is notoriously hard to treat, with low survival rates for patients.

Just 46 people worldwide have received the procedure so far, but if it proves to be safe and effective, it could be rolled out on a much bigger scale.

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[jeanraphael]

Anything that can ease the livelihood of those suffering from cancer is most welcomed.
Only those who have gone through know the pain

[adrianaquijanobayford]

In a world which is upside down, it's wonderful to hear good news. 👍

[StratsRUs]

Click shows amazing, potentially life-saving breakthroughs like this alongside dystopic tech advancements that encroach our lives.
That's why it's watchable. I hope the best for anyone that suffers from Cancer. These scientists are superb.

[dob]

My mother was treated at the St James oncology unit in Leeds, and it is indeed a magnificent centre for the treatment of cancer. It's great to see advancements like this being pioneered in the UK.

[jessedax]

Fantastic news! It is good to see that giant steps are actually being made and new avenues pursued. Great minds! Great people!

[cookinitmax]

WOW I wish they had this when my friend had cancer before he passed RIP DAVIED FLOWERS, I hope to see you one day.

[TheStorywithShikha]

I hope and pray that this becomes mainstream and easily affordable and available to all who need it as soon as possible. 🙏

[The_Savage_Wombat]

From listening to my sister, I always knew sound could be used to destroy living tissue.

[DrunkGeneral]

wow this is amazing, see what donating to different cancer fonds can do! Thanks for the help by donations or sponsors and thanks alot for those working and figuring this out. keep up the good work!

[MA.B]

Great start. One day cancer will not be scary. Lots of prayers for researchers.

[containedhurricane]

Amazing breakthrough. But as the doctor said, hopefully the broken cancer cells won't affect other parts of the body

[savemoney]

If it works, it will give cancer patients lots of hope. I do really hope scientists will bring significant progress in cancer treatment❤️❤️❤️

[immortalityIMT]

They have been working on it for the last decade at least, Great to see it's been taken seriously at this time.

[adrianriosmares]

Does anyone know how long it would take to get approval of this

[marccleroux]

What if experts build an MRI machine that also has sound beams built-in all around the patient that be directed from 360 degrees at any focal point to target cancer cells, or any other treatable condition with focused ultra sound.

[AllenBarclayAllen]

It's been around for 25 years people in Dearborn Michigan Detroit..!

[superlambmilkshake]

this one works only for certain caner types, low intensity ultrasounds shatters any cancer cell wall, making it exposed to the human body's immune response and the whole tumor gets destroyed leaving healthy cells unharmed

[abdurga]

Thank you to all researchers and scientists, please try to save millions of people around globe by finding new cancer caring medicines .

[Chicago]

I wonder if this can be used on other tumors/cancers like the pancreas.

[izharfatima]

I have liked it because of the gained knowledge. As for its results, yet to know a lot.