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Beams cut need for cancer surgery


Cancer cells can be selectively targeted
Scientists are perfecting a 'virtual scalpel' which uses ultrasound beams to kill cancer cells without the need for surgery.
Unlike radiotherapy and drugs, the technique also leaves healthy tissue next to a tumour undamaged.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3492231.stm
100 posted on 02/21/2004 12:06:44 PM PST by restornu ( "Faith...is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes refuse to see."J.R.R. Tolkien)
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That is a fascinating article, restornu! Thank you so very much for the link!
101 posted on 02/21/2004 12:18:59 PM PST by Alamo-Girl
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