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Nanotechnology in Cancer Treatment and Detection

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Uses <strong>in</strong> <strong>Treatment</strong><br />

In another study, pre-cl<strong>in</strong>ical trials reveal that a s<strong>in</strong>gle <strong>in</strong>travenous nanoparticle<br />

<strong>in</strong>jection eradicated 100 percent of tumors <strong>in</strong> mice when exposed to<br />

near-<strong>in</strong>frared light.<br />

Most work is be<strong>in</strong>g done with near-<strong>in</strong>frared light, which is harmless to humans but<br />

can only penetrate human tissue about 1.5 <strong>in</strong>ches. Nanoparticles heated up<br />

to 70° C (160° F)<br />

The Kanzius RF Mach<strong>in</strong>e uses radio waves for dielectric heat<strong>in</strong>g

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