Oasis of Hope, for 58 years, has been a world leader in cancer research and treatment. Located in Tijuana, Mexico, Oasis of Hope offers numerous cancer treatment and therapy methods. In the past, it utilized radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
RFA employs entirely localized, extremely high temperatures to kill cancer cells by using the heat generated by radio waves. The term "radiofrequency" refers to a form of electrical energy, and ablation means destruction. The radiologist uses imaging tests to direct a thin needle through the skin or an incision into the tumor tissue. High-frequency radiation is transmitted through the needle and causes the surrounding tissue to heat up, killing the cells.
RFA is most frequently used to treat a small area of cancer that is causing discomfort or agony. Oncologists do not utilize it as the primary treatment for most tumors (larger than five centimeters). Doctors use radiofrequency ablation to treat malignancies in the following areas: adrenal lobe, breasts, bones, kidneys, livers, lungs, pancreas, and the thyroid.
Generally, oncologists do not use RFA as the primary treatment for cancer. Suppose the patient is affected with primary (original cancer in the part of the body where it started) and secondary cancer (cancer cells that have spread to another part of the body and formed a new tumor there). In that case, RFA may is used alone or in conjunction with other therapies to treat people living with cancer.
Oasis of Hope has advanced and substituted RFA treatments for targeted prodrugs that are non-invasive and more effective.
RFA employs entirely localized, extremely high temperatures to kill cancer cells by using the heat generated by radio waves. The term "radiofrequency" refers to a form of electrical energy, and ablation means destruction. The radiologist uses imaging tests to direct a thin needle through the skin or an incision into the tumor tissue. High-frequency radiation is transmitted through the needle and causes the surrounding tissue to heat up, killing the cells.
RFA is most frequently used to treat a small area of cancer that is causing discomfort or agony. Oncologists do not utilize it as the primary treatment for most tumors (larger than five centimeters). Doctors use radiofrequency ablation to treat malignancies in the following areas: adrenal lobe, breasts, bones, kidneys, livers, lungs, pancreas, and the thyroid.
Generally, oncologists do not use RFA as the primary treatment for cancer. Suppose the patient is affected with primary (original cancer in the part of the body where it started) and secondary cancer (cancer cells that have spread to another part of the body and formed a new tumor there). In that case, RFA may is used alone or in conjunction with other therapies to treat people living with cancer.
Oasis of Hope has advanced and substituted RFA treatments for targeted prodrugs that are non-invasive and more effective.