In contrast to the usual methods of treatment, this solution is suitable for removal of cancer cells regardless of the depth of their location in the body of the patient.

Researchers at the University of Washington (USA) has developed a new method of treating cancer using light rays. Unlike conventional ways of treatment of this solution is suitable for removal of cancer cells regardless of the depth of their location in the patient's body.

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a New method based on the use of photosensitive nanoparticles. Before the procedure, the patient swallows a piece of sugar, which had been mixed with radioactive fluorine and nanoparticles, and then tested in positron emission tomography (PET). Under the radiation exposure of the medical device, the sugar begins to disintegrate and spread throughout the body of the nanoparticle.

Scientists call this method a Trojan horse for cancerous tumors, as harmful cells quickly assimilate the sugar and begin to be exposed to nanoparticles.

the Doctors say that this procedure is completely safe for humans, since the light irradiation and the nanoparticles are focused only on the destruction of cancer cells. the

Researchers at the University of Washington's plan to obtain official permission to conduct clinical trials in humans. If successful, patients will get a chance to get rid of any cancer. Without colliding with the side effects, as in the case of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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