Developing ‘Smart Needle’ That Could Cure Cancer

Scientists continue to work on the treatment of cancers that kill hundreds of thousands of people every year. Now based in the United States, founded in 2020 Current Surgical A company called Cancer says it has taken an important step in the treatment of cancer.

According to TechCrunch, the company has raised $3.2 million this week and its total investment 4 million announced that it reached $. Stating that it plans to hire 6-8 engineers in the next 24 months, the startup stated that the investment provides the necessary capital to form a team. So what treatment does Current Surgical offer for cancer?

It is aimed to treat tumors with smart needles

Founded by two researchers, Al Mashal and Chris Wagner, the initiative wants to treat tumors by producing ‘smart needles’. This technology is intended to be used without chemotherapy and radiation, without the need for processes that damage the organs around the tumor.

Developed technology to destroy malignant masses ‘thermal ablation’ It relies on needles using a process called ultrasonic sensors The company, which says that it is used in technology, says that they want doctors to see and destroy the tumor in real time without causing any damage to healthy areas.

In addition, Current Surgical adds that tumors in any part of the body can be treated precisely and safely with the method: “We are very excited about our technology; because we have the advantages of small size of needles. Also, your body tumors anywhere It allows us to treat accurately and safely.”

The company, which describes itself as a ‘software-enabled surgical platform’, says it’s also working to treat many conditions beyond tumors, including things like chronic pain and cardiac arrhythmias.