Method of treating a tumor by pre-irradiation
US6856668B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for treating a tumor by pre-irradiation. The location, size, and shape of the tumor is identified. A region that includes the tumor as well as a surrounding portion most likely to contain residual tumorous cells is identified. The identified region is irradiated with therapeutic radiation, such as x-rays, prior to surgical removal of the tumor. The tumor is removed after irradiation of the identified region, leaving only the pre-irradiated surrounding portion. The risk of recurrence of tumorous growth after resection of the tumor may be significantly reduced.
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