Two methods I know of and use are heat induced by means of electromagnetic radiation (microwaves) and through an alternating electrical current (about 10 MHz).
In the literature there are papers published stating that the electrical conductivity of, in this case, prostate cancer tissue is lower compared to the electrical conductivity of normal tissue.
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17605363 and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2810557/).
On the contrary, cancerous liver tissue has a higher conductivity compared to normal tissue (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2730770/).
My interest lies in particular with prostate cancer and bone metastasis. What is the effect, in terms of heat generated, in cancer tissue versus normal tissue? Is this dependent on the type cancer? What is the effect on bone metastasis?
Dear Marcel,
welcome,
Do mean that the current in the defective parts is different than in the normal tissues and you want to exploit this property to treat the defective tissues?
The question how large is the difference between the conductivities of the two tissues. If the conductivity of the defective tissue is larger than you may be able to concentrate the passage of the electricity in it. If in the contrary you may inject it with conducting materials then you can make them curable by electricity.
This is an answer from an electrical and electronic engineer.
Abdelhalim Zekry
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