Tumor treating fields in cancer treatment in Denmark

Tumor treating fields (TTFields) is a new non-invasive approach to cancer treatment. TTFields are low-intensity (1-5 V/m), intermediate frequency (150-200 kHz) alternating electric fields delivered locally to the tumour to selectively kill dividing cells and disrupt cancer growth. TTFields has prove...

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Published inUgeskrift for læger Vol. 181; no. 5
Main Authors Korshøj, Anders Rosendal, Lukacova, Slavka, Mikic, Nikola, Stigaard Cortnum, Søren Ole, Lassen-Ramshad, Yasmin, Guldberg, Trine Lignell, Severinsen, Kåre Eg, Thielscher, Axel, Poulsen, Frantz Rom, Hedemann Sørensen, Jens Christian, von Oettingen, Gorm Burckhard
Format Journal Article
LanguageDanish
Published Denmark 28.01.2019
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - therapy
Denmark
Electric Stimulation Therapy
Electricity
Glioblastoma - therapy
Humans
Denmark
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Summary:Tumor treating fields (TTFields) is a new non-invasive approach to cancer treatment. TTFields are low-intensity (1-5 V/m), intermediate frequency (150-200 kHz) alternating electric fields delivered locally to the tumour to selectively kill dividing cells and disrupt cancer growth. TTFields has proven safe and effective for newly diagnosed glioblastoma and is currently being tried for multiple other tumours. This review presents an introduction to TTFields, covering the main indications, the application method, the mechanism of action, the clinical results and the perspectives for implementation in Danish cancer treatment.
ISSN:1603-6824