Electric Fields Disrupt Cancer Cell Division

Article by Danielle Gerhard, PhD. The Scientist – May 4, 2023. Article was originally published on Drug Discovery News.

A novel, non-invasive treatment using electrical currents exploits physiological properties of dividing cancer cells to prolong survival and augment current therapies.

Glioblastomas are one of the most malignant and lethal cancers. Despite recent treatment advancements, median survival is only 12 to 16 months. In 2015, the Optune device, a novel, non-invasive treatment modality was approved by the FDA for use alongside standard treatment regimens for newly diagnosed glioblastomas after a […]

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