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Focused ultrasound is a revolutionary technology that could help treat diseases that affect virtually everyone |
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 Magnetic resonance image guided focused ultrasound ( MRgFUS) could: - be the ultimate form of noninvasive surgery
- destroy tumors without making any incisions and without harm to other organs
- replace the need for most radiation treatments
- transform pharmacological therapy by delivering drugs precisely where needed without harm to the rest of the body
- dissolve blood clots and restore flow through blocked vessels
Focused ultrasound can be performed on an outpatient basis, requires no incisions or general anesthesia, only mild sedation, results in minimal discomfort and few complications, and allows rapid recovery. Focused ultrasound is currently - clinically approved for the treatment of uterine fibroids and pain from bone cancer (in Europe)
- in clinical trials for the treatment of brain and breast cancer
- being investigated for the treatment of prostate cancer, stroke, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and more
The technology is in the early stages of development—where MR imaging was approximately 25 years ago—but could do all of the above in our lifetime.
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Read More About Focused Ultrasound
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How We're Funding Research |
If you're a researcher, see how our Research Awards can enable you to push the boundaries of what this revolutionary technology can do.
If you're a clinician, apply for one of our Fellowship Awards to equip you to assist with research programs as well as treating patients in approved applications. |
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How We're Supporting Patients |
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At the Foundation, one of our missions is to inform patients about this revolutionary treatment and how it can offer then vital new options. Find out more how the Foundation can help! |
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