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Title: Non-invasive treatment for prostate cancer developed
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Published: Mar 31, 2011
Author: Editor: Mu Xuequan
Post Date: 2011-03-31 01:59:49 by Tatarewicz
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SINGAPORE, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Singapore doctors have developed a new non-invasive treatment option for prostate cancer patients that minimizes the side effects and significantly cut the treatment time, local media reported.

Channel NewsAsia said in a report on Tuesday that seven patients with low-risk prostate cancer took part in phase one of trials conducted by the Singapore General Hospital and the National Cancer Center Singapore last August, and the initial results show the non-invasive ultrasound method leads to few complications.

In addition, the new treatment option also allows patients to resume normal activities just a couple of days after treatment, as compared to about two weeks for radical operations to remove their prostate gland.

Prostate cancer is affecting the aging population in Singapore four times more frequently than 30 years ago. Existing treatment options include surgical removal of the prostate gland and radiation therapy.

Both options typically have strong side effects.

The new treatment allows doctors to visualize the tumor and the surrounding tissue, and high levels of heat will then be concentrated on the tumor to destroy it without affecting the surrounding healthy tissue.

The main benefit of the new technology is its accuracy in monitoring and adjusting treatments in real time, thanks to the use of real-time three-dimensional imaging technology.

"When we treat, we are treating only the part of the gland with the cancer as opposed to the conventional treating methods like surgery or radical prostatectomy where the patients undergo surgery to remove the whole gland and those are associated with increased incidence of incontinence and impotence," said Kwek Jin Wei, senior consultant radiologist for National Cancer Center Singapore.

Phase two trials started last month and the option is expected to be available to patients in about two years.

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