Implantable device and method for the electrical treatment of cancer
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1. A method of treating solid tumor cancers comprising the steps of:
- (1) implanting at least one electrode into or near a tumor, (2) implanting a source of electrical power, (3) connecting the electrode to the source of electrical power and (4) delivering electrical current into the tumor.
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Abstract
An implantable electrical method and apparatus for the treatment of cancer tumors based on the usage of various levels of electrical fields and current to assist in specific ways to reduce tumor size.
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22 Claims
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1. A method of treating solid tumor cancers comprising the steps of:
- (1) implanting at least one electrode into or near a tumor, (2) implanting a source of electrical power, (3) connecting the electrode to the source of electrical power and (4) delivering electrical current into the tumor.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of treating solid tumor cancers comprising the steps of:
- (1) implanting at least one electrode into a tumor, (2) implanting a source of electrical power, (3) connecting the electrode to the source of electrical power, (4) monitoring at least one voltage from within tissue, and (5) delivering electrical current into the tumor.
- View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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