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Mike Wess walked into a Missouri hospital with liver cancer and walked out the same day completely pain-free, thanks to a revolutionary procedure that destroys tumors using only sound waves. After enduring a seven-hour surgery and weeks of painful recovery six years ago, this time there wasn't even an incision to show his granddaughter.
A 97-year-old tycoon is making cutting-edge liver cancer treatment affordable after receiving letters from patients who couldn't pay. His foundation will slash surgery costs from $33,000 to $6,400 over the next three years.
A new surgical robot that eliminates incisions entirely just secured major funding to begin testing in humans. Using sound waves instead of scalpels, the technology could make advanced surgery safer and less traumatic for millions.
A Florida cancer center is using ultrasound to destroy inoperable liver tumors without surgery, cuts, or the harsh side effects of traditional treatments. The breakthrough technology uses sound waves to turn cancer into harmless liquid the body naturally clears away.