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Monday, 13 January 2014

Unique Methods To Consider In Cancer Research

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By Rob Sutter


It seems as though there are many different methods that can be tied into cancer research that it hard to overstate it. Certain procedures have been able to bring greater results to the surface and we have been able to learn about various triggers and enzymes that are linked to this condition as well. What about some of the more unique procedures tied to this line of work, though? After reading up on a recent report, I believe that more procedures should attempt to be unique as well.

According to an article on KARK, a new method has been created in order to treat tumors in the brain. The way that this would work would be through invasive surgery that isn't nearly as tremendous as you might expect from surgery on the matter. The way that this has been facilitated was through a tube-like tool, 3D imagery of tracts in the brain, and a computerized brain-navigation system. With these in place, it makes matters easier for surgeons. They will be able to better access tumors to treat them.

Not only has the idea of this surgery come about but it has actually been implemented. It was used twice by John D. Day, M.D., who is the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at UAMS College of Medicine. Day stated that this could lead to very promising developments in the way of tumor removal, which should be the case for any study done in this field. This could also lead to tumor reveal while making sure that the healthy brain tissue is left with as minimal damage done as possible.

I believe that this level of safety should always be present when it comes to cancer research. While there are many methods that can be brought into implementation, how many of said methods are going to be seen as the safest? The brain has to be treated with safe methods so that the healthy cells are left with minimal damage and it's good to know that 50 neurosurgeons in the United States, according to the article, that are equipped for the matter. This is the kind of story that calls for the attention of organizations like Voices against Brain Cancer.

This report, in my eyes, has been able to shed more light onto the idea of safer procedures. These are most desired when it comes to cancer research, which goes without saying, and the best methods are going to be able to prove themselves in the long term. Day's work has the potential for further success, especially considering that there are a number of neurosurgeons that are more than ready to take care of the matter. With these unique aspects set in place, I have to wonder what the long term results will be.




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