Scientists have developed a unique method of cancer treatment
30 years scientists of the Institute of nuclear physics (Russian Science Academy) spent for developing cancer treatment by means of ion beam. Recent completion of these researches can apply for sensation. Scientists have managed for the first time in the world to receive an ion beam of only 0,5 mm which can very precisely “operate” a tumor. This method of malignant tumors destruction has no analogues in the world. Authors of a new technique name it “an ionic scalpel”, as it kills cancer cells not affecting healthy tissues.
The idea of a method is simple: the stream of the charged particles - carbon ions, penetrates into the affected tissues and destroys sick cells.
The idea to use “an ionic scalpel” has engrossed scientists all over the world for a long time. For example, the special medical center is engaged in developing the similar problem in Japan. They have been working over the similar methods, but till now nobody managed to implement these theoretical preconditions in practice.
The Russian scientists managed to solve one of the most important radiotherapy problems, which are used today for cancer treatment. Use of x-ray devices for this purpose does not allow to concentrate the maximal energy on a tumor and in the process of radiation treatment healthy tissues are killed as well.