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Minibeam Radiotherapy Breaks New Ground | Rochester Minnesota News
Mayo Clinic researchers are revolutionizing cancer treatment with minibeam radiotherapy—narrow, high-dose beams that spare healthy tissue while crushing tumors. In a study of 40 tough-to-treat cancers, 22.5% vanished, 25% shrank, and 45% stayed stable—all in just 2-3 sessions instead of 10-30. Patients who’d failed other therapies still tolerated the treatment well, and early data suggests it may even supercharge the immune system. This isn’t just smarter radiation—it’s reshaping how tumors respond, preserving function, slashing treatment time, and achieving near 90% local control. Now…
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