Method and device for treating cancer with modified output electrical therapy
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1. An apparatus comprising:
- an implantable device housing; and
a battery contained within said device housing; and
circuitry contained within said device housing wherein said circuitry is coupled to said battery; and
at least one electrode operably coupled to said circuitry wherein said circuitry delivers electrical therapy at a duty cycle of less than 100 percent to said at least one electrode for the treatment of cancer.
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Abstract
This invention relates generally to the electrical treatment of malignant tumors and neoplasms by applying a voltage to affected tissue. Devices and various adaptations therein are described for use in electrical therapy. In one embodiment, electrical therapy output is modified to deliver a duty cycle less than 100 percent.
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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an implantable device housing; and
a battery contained within said device housing; and
circuitry contained within said device housing wherein said circuitry is coupled to said battery; and
at least one electrode operably coupled to said circuitry wherein said circuitry delivers electrical therapy at a duty cycle of less than 100 percent to said at least one electrode for the treatment of cancer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An apparatus comprising:
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an implantable device housing; and
a battery having a maximum output wherein said battery is contained within said device housing; and
circuitry contained within said device housing wherein said circuitry is coupled to said battery; and
at least one electrode operably coupled to said circuitry wherein said circuitry delivers electrical therapy at an output less than said battery maximum output for the treatment of cancer. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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