Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation Shows Promise In The Treatment Of Lung Tumours

July 01st, 2008 | Category: Cancer

Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation - a minimally invasive treatment technique that heats and destroys cancer cells - achieves a high rate of sustained complete responses in selected patients with lung tumours, according to results from the first prospective study of

patients treated with technique. Tumours in the lungs are common. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women.

Original post by Women’s Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today

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