A new system of treating cancer using heat has been developed by the BSD Medical Corporation and has been approved for clinical use in the USA. The BSD-2000 delivers focused and targeted heat energy to the malignant tumour.
This new hyperthermic device allows the consultant to apply heat locally to a tumour using radio frequency as an advanced form of radiotherapy. It is thought that this new treatment option for most forms of cancer will be most useful in cervical cancer and will be especially beneficial in patients who are ineligible for or become unwell during chemotherapy.
Abnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body.
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Relating either to the cervix (the neck of the womb) or to the cervical vertebrae in the neck (cervical spine).
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The use of chemical substances to treat disease, particularly cancer.
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A large abdominal organ that has many important roles including the production of bile and clotting factors, detoxification, and the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
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Describes a tumour resulting from uncontrolled cell division that can invade other tissues and may spread to distant parts of the body.
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The treatment of disease using radiation.
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septic arthritis
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An abnormal swelling.
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