Advances in the Electrochemical Treatment of Cancers and Tumors: Exploring the Current Trends, Advancements, and Mechanisms of Electrolytic Tumor Ablation
Connor O’Brien, Anna Ignaszak
Abstract
Abstract Electrochemical therapy (EChT) is an evolving technique that allows for the minimally invasive ablation of tumors and cancers through the application of direct current (DC). The therapy boasts a low cost in comparison to many standardized procedures and could be made one of the most accessible forms of minimally invasive procedures for the targeting of tumors, owing to not only cost but also surgical simplicity. Furthermore, the treatment removes the need for oncospecific drugs and major surgical procedures, can be used when typical therapies are ill‐advised, and has shown clinical success in China, Brazil, Cuba, and Germany. Here, we will explore the new technologies, mathematical models, proposed mechanisms, and applications of EChT; as these develop, EChT may soon find itself at the forefront of the oncological world.