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Microdevice Shrinks Pancreatic Cancer Tumors

The tiny nanofluidic device slowly releases a constant and targeted low-concentration of drugs to the tumor site.

Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms, with a five-year survival rate of just 10%. Current treatments for the disease are often ineffective, and there is a great need for new, more effective treatments. A recent Interesting Engineering article discussed a microdevice developed by the researchers at Houston Methodist Academic Institute that could provide a promising new approach to treating pancreatic cancer.

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