Botox May Find Use in Fighting Cancer Too Botox made headlines recently when researchers found that it has potential as a cancer-fighting agent. In fact, these cosmetic injections have gained popularity in recent years for proving useful to resolve many medical conditions such as chronic migraines and headaches, and urinary incontinence. With its new role as a treatment for cancer, Botox is set to gain further acceptance. Cutting off nerve cells that feed tumors appears to stop cancers from progressing. According to the research published in Science Translational Medicine, Botox can be used to temporarily block the nerves with the same benefit to fight prostate cancer. By blocking the nerves which contract facial muscles, the cosmetic procedure softens wrinkles. The researchers say that this capability to paralyze the nerves could help fight cancer - Botox injections cause the tumor cells in the prostate gland to shrivel. According to the news report, trials of the Botox treatment for fighting stomach cancer has already started in Norway, and in Columbia, its use in treating patients with pancreatic cancer is expected to begin soon.
Minimally-invasive procedures such as Botox have won the hearts of many men and women looking to correct their aesthetic concerns though results are temporary compared to surgical procedures. Innovative non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments resolve aesthetic issues without much risk and in minimal downtime. They are ideal for people with busy lifestyles.
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