Implant devices and methods for treatment of cervical cancer
AssigneeWashington University
InventorsAbdel Kareem Azab, Cinzia Federico, Jennifer Sun, Julie Schwarz
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Abstract
A method of treating cervical cancer in a patient in need is described that includes implanting a fast release implant containing an effective amount of Cis-Pt within a cervical cancer lesion. The implant includes a polymer and a therapeutic load homogenously distributed throughout the polymer. The implant assumes a solid phase at room temperature and assumes a liquid phase at a body temperature of the patient.
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A fast release implant for the treatment of a cervical cancer, the implant comprising a polymer and a therapeutic load homogeneously distributed throughout the polymer, wherein the implant assumes a solid phase at room temperature and assumes a liquid phase at a body temperature of a patient.
A method of treating cervical cancer within a patient in need, the method comprising implanting a fast release implant containing a therapeutic load within a cervical cancer lesion, the implant comprising a polymer and the therapeutic load homogenously distributed throughout the polymer, wherein the implant assumes a solid phase at room temperature and assumes a liquid phase at a body temperature of a patient.
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