Description:
Standard treatments for small breast cancers include lumpectomy or mastectomy (without preceding laser therapy), and minimally invasive techniques such as radiofrequency ablation or cryotherapy.
Interstitial laser therapy is a minimally invasive technique for treating small breast cancers. After locating the tumour using stereotactic techniques or ultrasound, laser energy is delivered into the tumour via a needle probe. This causes the tumour to shrink. A surgeon may then remove the tumour, although sometimes surgery is not necessary.
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