Project description
A minimally invasive treatment for lung cancer
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe, with a dismal five-year survival rate. Although surgical resection of the tumour prolongs survival, only a small proportion of patients are fit to undergo surgery. Scientists of the EU-funded TABLA project have developed a pioneering, minimally invasive device that can destroy the targeted tumour. It employs a catheter system that delivers microwave heating directly to cancer cells. The procedure can be performed in an outpatient setting, improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. The project will conduct clinical trials to validate the efficacy of the device and undertake the necessary optimisation steps towards device commercialisation.
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Funding Scheme
IA - Innovation action
Coordinator
D02D K18 Dublin
Ireland
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Participants (4)
9100 Herisau
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H91 Galway
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70037 Ruvo Di Puglia Ba
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
Athlone Co. Westmeath
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