I went to Stanford to inquire. Due to location, I was not a candidate. It is being explored for DT with results in our favor. Good luck!
August 1
Good to know that there are more options being researched! Thank you!
July 31
It sounds like you might be thinking of Histotripsy — and you're right that it's an emerging technique! However, Histotripsy actually works differently from heat-based treatments. It uses focused ultrasound waves to mechanically destroy tissue, rather than burning it.
The heat-based ultrasound treatment used for desmoid Show Full Answer
It sounds like you might be thinking of Histotripsy — and you're right that it's an emerging technique! However, Histotripsy actually works differently from heat-based treatments. It uses focused ultrasound waves to mechanically destroy tissue, rather than burning it.
The heat-based ultrasound treatment used for desmoid tumors is called High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). It uses intense, high-frequency sound waves to heat and destroy desmoid tumor tissue. Here's what's known about HIFU for desmoid tumors:
- It can precisely target tumor tissue while helping protect surrounding organs
- A few studies conducted in China showed it may be a viable option for desmoid tumor patients
- It is not currently being studied in clinical trials in the United States
As for Histotripsy specifically, there isn't enough research yet on its use with desmoid tumor tissue to say how effective it might be.
It's always worth bringing up emerging treatments like these with your care team — they can help weigh whether it's a realistic option for your specific situation. Staying curious about new approaches is never a bad thing! 💪
July 31
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