Methods for prevention and treatment of cancer and other proliferative diseases with ultrasonic energy
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1. A method of preventing development of cancer in an individual having a region of aging or precancerous cells, the method comprising applying in the region of aging or precancerous cells an effective amount of ultrasonic energy of sufficient dosage to induce apoptosis of the aging or precancerous cells.
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Abstract
A device and methods for inducing apoptosis in precancerous, cancerous and hyperproliferating cells by applying ultrasonic energy. The methods can include use of ultrasonic energy in combination with antioxidants and/or conventional therapies such as hormonal therapy, radiation therapy or chemotherapy. The device for the ultrasonic energy source can include a transmitter and a control unit.
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- 1. A method of preventing development of cancer in an individual having a region of aging or precancerous cells, the method comprising applying in the region of aging or precancerous cells an effective amount of ultrasonic energy of sufficient dosage to induce apoptosis of the aging or precancerous cells.
- 6. A method of treating cancer in an individual, comprising applying to an individual having cancer cells in a region of the body, ultrasonic energy in the region of the cancer with an effective amount of ultrasonic energy to induce apoptosis of the cancer cells.
- 18. A method of treating arteriosclerosis in an individual having arteriosclerosis, comprising applying ultrasonic energy to smooth muscle cells in the region of an atheromatous plaque in the vessel wall with an effective amount of ultrasonic energy to induce apoptosis of the smooth muscle cells.
- 21. A method of preventing or treating cell proliferative diseases comprising applying ultrasonic energy in the region of proliferating cells with an effective amount of ultrasonic energy to induce apoptosis of the proliferating cells.
- 23. A method of inducing apoptosis in a cell expressing a growth factor receptor, the method comprising applying ultrasonic energy with an effective amount to induce apoptosis in the cell.
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