Implants Explored as Way to Prevent Recurrence of Brain Cancer
June 25, 2024
June 25, 2024
WINDSOR, Ontario, June 25 (TNSres) -- University of Windsor issued the following news:
Professor Nick Vukotic is helping design a novel biodegradable material that could potentially treat one of the deadliest brain cancers, glioblastoma.
Once implanted, the polymeric material would deliver chemotherapy medications. The release rate of the drug would be controlled by how fast that polymer degrades or breaks up.
"Brain cancer is very challenging to treat . . .
Professor Nick Vukotic is helping design a novel biodegradable material that could potentially treat one of the deadliest brain cancers, glioblastoma.
Once implanted, the polymeric material would deliver chemotherapy medications. The release rate of the drug would be controlled by how fast that polymer degrades or breaks up.
"Brain cancer is very challenging to treat . . .