High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound - Know Utility Of It!

False High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, a non-invasive technology, cannot be used in the treatment of all types of cancer. Since it is very powerful and delivers extremely strong beams for killing cancer cells, it is required that such beams are directly focused on the affected part. Thus, this method can treat either a single specific tumor or some part of a large tumor.

True High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is different from the Standard Ultrasound as it is used for imaging and diagnosis, whereas High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is used for treatment. Also, Standard Ultrasound uses low energy waves of ultrasound while High- Intensity Focused Ultrasound uses extremely high energy waves. Morever, Standard Ultrasound scatter the energy, whereas High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound uses focused energy on a single spot, leading to a rise in temperature for killing tumors and cancers (non-invasive tissue necrosis).

All of this High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is a non-invasive radiological method of treatment. It is safe if administered carefully by using cooling devices and procedures for protection against skin burn. It is also an extremely precise procedure, affecting only the target area without intervening with the function of the surrounding, non-tumor tissues. Moreover, a single session is required for complete tissue necrosis of the target area.

It is used as a method of salvage treatment in case of prostate cancer. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound is used as a method of salvage treatment in case of prostate cancer. It means that it is used for cancer which has recurred after earlier treatment.