Histotripsy vs Radiation Activating the Immune System

Send us Fan MailThe way you kill a cancerous tumor is just as important as actually killing it. Welcome to the second part of our conversation about Histotripsy! In part one, we explored the fundamentals of this treatment, and in this episode, we’re discussing how the abscopal effect works and what it might mean for the future of cancer care. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the differences between Histotripsy and Radiation Therapy, namely, how each treatment destroys tissue, precision differences, side effects, and how they interact with the immune system. We share a definition of the abscopal effect and what it does before discussing how Histotripsy produces this effect. You’ll even hear about why ‘smashing’ the tumor is better for the immune system than ‘frying’ it. Finally, we touch on what this innovative treatment means for the future of medicine. Histotripsy isn’t just an easier, more pleasant, and less invasive treatment; it fundamentally changes the entire equation for the immune system. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode:•    A recap of the first part of this discussion. •    Today’s topic: how the abscopal effect works. •    Comparing Histotripsy and Radiation Therapy. •    How each of these treatments destroys tissue. •    An explanation of how Histotripsy is so precise.•    The side effects of each of these treatments. •    How these treatments interact with the immune system. •    A definition of the abscopal effect and its benefits. •    Why Histotripsy is better for the immune system than Radiation. •    What this means for the future of medicine. Quotes:“Histotripsy doesn’t just destroy cancer cells, it seems to awaken and educate our immune system in a way that honors the body’s natural intelligence.” — Gwendolyn Mitchell [0:01:59]“If radiation is a wrecking ball, Histotripsy is more like a sonic jackhammer; a very, very precise one. It uses focused ultrasound waves.” — Male Speaker [0:04:59]“We have a non-invasive, single-session technique [that’s] incredibly precise [and] has minimal immediate side effects, that’s already compelling. But the real game-changer, – is how these different ways of killing a tumor interact with the immune system.” — Female Speaker [0:08:35]Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Histotripsy – Shattering Tumors with Sound WavesBlog on Where to Access Histotripsy TreatmentGwendolyn Mitchell on LinkedInMOYO Institute, IncLove Letters 2 Our Bodies is sponsored by Moyo Institute, Inc and the Lloyd Symington FoundationGwendolyn Mitchell on LinkedInMOYO Institute, Incinstagram.com/moyoinstitute