What Is The TechnoBlade Project?
The goal of cancer research is, quite simply, to eradicate cancer from existence. In recent years we have come leaps and bounds in our fight against cancer but there still exist many problems which must be addressed before we can claim victory.
Thankfully these issues are now being recognised by researchers who have now started work on an exciting new project with huge potential for success; The TechnoBlade project.
How Much Does it Cost?
The initial price for any sort of surgery is one factor people use to judge whether or not it’s worth doing. Another, more important thing to look at though, is how much money you’ll save over time.
It may surprise you to learn that some procedures will actually save you thousands of dollars each year! For example, in Ontario and many other provinces in Canada, LASIK eye surgery can pay for itself within five years and last up to twenty.
If you think your health insurance will cover all or most of your medical costs, think again—many plans have deductibles on drugs and surgeries. You could be stuck with an out-of-pocket expense as high as $1,000 even if it’s just a single prescription!
How Does it Work?
The principle behind TechnoBlade is simple. Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria reach your bloodstream or lymphatic system and subsequently begin to multiply. To prevent blood loss, any surgery carried out by a doctor must occur as quickly as possible,
while it also minimizes damage to surrounding healthy tissue. This can be difficult if large volumes of blood need to be removed from patients. However, since bacteria are both living and sensitive to changes in pressure and temperature, they can easily be killed using a technique called sterilization.
Since hot water boils at higher temperatures than cold water (at sea level), boiling water quickly will instantly kill any live bacteria present in it; consequently, the process of sterilization uses heat to prevent infections from occurring in wounds while they heal.
Who is behind it?
This project is put forward by Scott Travers, which was motivated by his wife’s struggle with ovarian cancer. The idea behind his new cancer treatment device seems to be fairly straightforward and only has three main parts; high-voltage electrodes, an electrolyte solution, and processed blood serum.
He also points out other possible applications such as treating depression or diabetes. But what exactly is it? How does it work? And how safe are these treatments? We will answer all these questions and more in our review below!
Why Are They Doing This?
In their own words, The fundamental problem with cancer research today is that it assumes there are only two ways to treat any cancer - 1) cut it out and 2) poison it. They believe that many cancers can be treated with alternative methods, such as heat therapies.
They are currently raising money for their next research project, which will investigate whether microwave radiation can help treat breast cancer. It’s about more than just raising funds; they also want to encourage discussion on different ways to approach cancer treatment through education and awareness.
What are they trying to achieve?
The team has been working for nearly three years to develop an affordable and reliable robotic surgery system. The first generation, named T-Hawk was developed in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson's Ethicon Endo-Surgery and received clearance from FDA in 2011.
Now, they’re ready to show off their second generation prototype, called TechnoBlade. The device allows surgeons to operate on patients without physically entering the operating room or handling instruments; rather, doctors can remotely control robotic arms using 3D glasses or an iPad.
In some cases, it might even be possible for surgeons to sit thousands of miles away from their patient. Whether these advances will result in better care remains unclear but regardless, it sure looks cool!
How Long Will This Take?
There are three issues you need to be aware of, when it comes to using cryotherapy for treatment. Firstly, cryotherapy can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes (depending on what part of your body you’re treating and how many times you do it). This means that one session can last anywhere from 5 minutes up to 15 minutes.
As always, plan your day accordingly and make sure you don’t have something else planned for immediately afterwards. Secondly, once all your sessions are over (typically 1-2 weeks) you may experience a delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Don’t worry though; studies show most people feel back to normal within 2-3 days!
Where Can I Get One Of These Blades?
You'll be happy to know that acquiring one is actually easier than you think. There are two ways to get your hands on a TechnoBlade: (1) You can order one directly from here and they'll be delivered right to your door or
(2) You can contact one of our partners who will then provide you with more information about how you can get started! Don't delay, though; supplies are limited. We do hope to have them available for wider distribution in 2018.