When these nanoparticles were
first tested in mice, the result was tumor remission in 100 percent of the
experimental subjects.
The nanoparticles consist of
microscopic balls of silica (glass) encased in a thin shell of gold. These nanoparticles
are injected into the blood stream and absorbed by tumors—not healthy tissue.
After 12 to 24 hours, when the
particles have been absorbed by the tumor, an infrared laser is used to heat
the particles and destroy the tumor cell. Tumors are damaged or destroyed with
minimal effect on healthy tissues.
The trial, approved by the FDA,
will be conducted by Mark
Lund, MD, Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Bronchoscopy & ICU at
Eastern Regional Medical Center. Additional trials are planned for metastatic
head and neck tumors and prostate cancer.
Successful results from these
trials could provide new and minimally invasive treatment for some common
cancers.
To learn more about clinical trials, take a look at our book.
(c) 2012 Tom Beer and Larry Axmaker
Might this treatment (if proven effective) be applicable to metastatic disease, or a better alternative for patients with gland confined prostate concer?
ReplyDeleteFor now, to the best of our knowledge, the treatment is being examined for lung cancer - so hard to know about prostate cancer. Having said that, it is an approach aimed at metastatic disease, so perhaps.
ReplyDeleteIs this treatment can use for the metastatic breast cancer in bone and limph nodes and multiple meyloma... please answer ...I 'm a cancer patient for 5years suffer alot ..my kids needs me, my husband left ...
ReplyDeleteWe are not sure which cancers this approach will prove useful for and whether clinical trials in breast cancer and multiple myeloma are planned. The NCI's clinical trial search site is the best place for you to look and see if such trials are planned. Most importantly, we think you should be getting advice from knowledgable cancer specialists who are in the know about research opportunities in your area. Our best wishes.
ReplyDeleteGold nano particles, interesting, will this be applicable to all the cancer treatments. eager to know about this
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for major studies which tackles about if this organic saw palmetto is really an effective alternative for men's prostate problems? The studies I've read is from Dr. Mercola but I don't know if his studies are a solid proof of not so do you have one for it?
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