Radiofrequency Ablation A Different Approach to Treating Cancer
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Chances are that you know someone that is being treated for cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death, with heart attacks being number one. There are a wide variety of treatments available, but there is a relatively new treatment available that may offer hope for recovery without radical surgery or the nasty side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatments. It's called Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA).
RFA generally consists of a small incision where an needle or tube is inserted and guided to the location of the tumor. Sometimes no incisions are necessary. The tumor is then heated up and this results in the elimination or at least lessening of the size of the tumor. This type of treatment can be used for a number of types of cancer and seems to be very effective. Obviously there are limits and there are always risks associated with any medical procedure, but this is an option that appears not to be widely known. There is minimal pain associated with this procedure and recovery times are generally measured in a few days. Not all hospitals or doctors may have the equipment or skills to perform this type of surgery.
Specific information is available for lung cancer and for those who might be suffering from liver cancer.
