FDA approves the treatment of brain tumors with electrical fields

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The FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) has approved a new treatment for patients as an alternative to chemotherapy. The promising new non-invasive treatment by Novocure uses "Tumor Treating Fields" (NovoTTF) to treat cancerous growths and is now available for adult patients with recurring brain tumors (recurrent glioblastoma or GBM). The treatment delivers electric fields to a patient utilizing a portable, wearable device that permits the patient to maintain normal daily activities without down time. .. Continue Reading FDA approves the treatment of brain tumors with electrical fields

Section: Research Watch

Tags: Brain, Cancer, Chemotherapy, Disease, Electric, Health, Medical, Neuroscience, Non-invasive, Portable, TED, Tumor, Wearable

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