This article discusses using microwave tumor ablation as an alternative to radiation therapy.
Southern VIPTM recently performed their first soft tissue microwave ablation. This is compassionate treatment for a lady with advanced cancer causing destruction of a significant portion of the left side of her pelvis.
Unfortunately, the patient could not tolerate radiation therapy because of the severe pain. This is the traditional treatment. She also has been able to undergo chemotherapy secondary to the extreme pain requiring hospitalization.
Microwave ablation has been very effective in treating large tumors and providing immediate short-term relief. The patient ultimately will have to undergo traditional radiation therapy and chemotherapy to further control and reduce the tumor size.
