IISc Oral Cancer Treatment research has opened a promising new avenue for treating one of India’s most common cancers. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, discovered that low-frequency ultrasound can selectively destroy oral cancer cells while leaving healthy cells largely unaffected. The study found that oral cancer cells are more vulnerable to mechanical stimulation because they contain lower levels of a protein called Tropomyosin 2.1, which helps normal cells withstand mechanical stress. Besides killing tumour cells, the ultrasound treatment also reduced the cancer cells’ ability to migrate and spread. Since oral cancer accounts for nearly one-fourth of global cases in India, this breakthrough could lead to safer, non-invasive treatment options with fewer side effects than conventional chemotherapy or radiation, although clinical trials are still required before it can become a standard therapy.
IISc Oral Cancer Treatment: Novel Ultrasound Method Shows Promise For Safer Cancer Therapy
