Guest guest Posted February 16, 2004 Report Share Posted February 16, 2004 BBC News 02/16/04 Beams cut need for cancer surgery 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. Preliminary trials in the UK and China show it is effective - and has fewer side effects than traditional treatment. Details were presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting in Seattle. read the rest here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3492231.stm ************* My question: If 3000 people in China have undergone this treatment, where are the published papers? I have found little to nothing published out of China on this..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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