Prostate cancer treatment without chemo, radiation and surgery
A procedure with high-intensity focused Ultrasonic enables non-invasive, according to a recent study treatment of prostate cancer with fewer side effects than traditional methods.
researchers of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York (USA) as part of a clinical phase 2 study proves that one non-invasive therapy with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of prostate cancer suitable is. The results were recently published in the renowned journal “The Lancet Oncology” presents.
Ultrasound as a new option for treating prostate cancer
The American working group headed by the urological cancer surgeon Dr. Behfar Ehdaie has demonstrated in what it calls a “groundbreaking clinical study” how prostate cancer can be treated with the help of a new non-invasive ultrasound therapy can be fought.
With the novel approach, the cancer was effectively controlled in the majority of patients and the side effects were reduced greatly reduced will. This suggests that Chemotherapy, radiation or surgery can be avoided in many men with prostate cancer could.
“We believe this new treatment strategy will improve the lives of many prostate cancer patients”approved Dr. Ehdaie. According to him, the study results are an important step, the new one HIFU process included in general prostate cancer treatment.
Effective in nine out of ten patients
As part of the clinical phase 2 study, 101 men with prostate cancer received the innovative ultrasound treatment. All participants were extensively followed up by biopsy after six and 24 months.
at 88 percent of subjects were within the two-year follow-up in the treated area no new cancer cells discovered. “None of the study participants reported urinary incontinence or had bowel problems, most men were able to achieve an erection”reported Dr. Ehdaie.
How does the new HIFU therapy work?
Focused ultrasound therapy is performed using a magnetic resonance tomographs (MRT) if outpatient treatment carried out. A session lasts approx two hours. Patients are anesthetized for the procedure.
The MRI first takes an image of the prostate, then the attending physicians can use the computer to select an area on which the focused ultrasound waves are emitted.
The ultrasound waves specifically heat the cancer cells to over 70 degrees Celsius, causing them to die. The entire treatment as well as the temperature in the tissue is monitored in real time.
“You also get temperature feedback during imaging to make sure the right spots are being treated”explained Dr. Ehdaie. After the patient wakes up from the anesthesia, he can go home. a longer one Hospital stay is not required.
Patients can go home after treatment
“There are no cuts or wounds on the body that need to heal”, emphasizes the study director. As the study showed, it is procedure safe and sufferers can immediately return to their normal activities. (vb)
Author and source information
This text corresponds to the specifications of medical specialist literature, medical guidelines and current studies and has been checked by medical professionals.
Author:
Graduate editor (FH) Volker Blasek
Sources:
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) can control prostate cancer with fewer side effects (veröffentlicht: 14.06.2022), mskcc.org
- Behfar Ehdaie, Clare M Tempany, Ford Holland, et al.: MRI-guided focused ultrasound focal therapy for patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer: a phase 2b, multicentre study; in: The Lancet Oncology (2022), thelancet.com
Important NOTE:
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