Dec 12, 2019
Low-risk ultrasound procedure revolutionizes prostate cancer treatment
Posted by Genevieve Klien in category: biotech/medical
A new treatment shows promise for revolutionizing prostate cancer treatment, offering a minimally-invasive and relatively low-risk alternative to traditional surgeries and radiotherapies. Called TULSA, this method uses sound waves to eliminate the diseased tissue in the prostate, leaving the rest of the healthy tissues behind. According to the researchers, patients treated with this method experience ‘minimal side effects.’