Implantable device and method for the electrical treatment of cancer
US6738663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0502
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An implantable electrical method and apparatus for the treatment of cancer tumors based on the usage of various levels of electrical fields and current to assist in specific ways to reduce tumor size. The appropriate voltage, currents, and time duration as well as the usage of adjunctive pharmacological therapy are taught.
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