then creates heat by generating friction
through the vibration of water mol-
ecules. In 10 minutes or less, the tumor
literally disappears as it is destroyed.
This treatment method is more effec-
tive at killing cancer cells in the liver
than any other modality. Although it's
similar to radio frequency therapy abla-
tion (RFA), microwave technology will
probably replace RFA as a treatment
option. It is that effective.
Microwave ablation produces much
higher temperatures within the tumor
than RFA and is therefore more effec-
tive at eradicating the cancerous cells.
This is significant due to the highly
vascular nature of the liver. Large blood
vessels near the tumor can keep the
temperature within the tumor lower,
limiting the effectiveness of other
forms of ablation.
We have had several patients with
diseased livers in whom we have effec-
tively ablated liver tumors laparoscopi-
cally with a hospital stay of two to three
days. These patients were not candi-
dates for transplantation because of the
tumor size or number of tumors. They
were very poor candidates for surgery
because the condition of their liver
would not tolerate major surgery.
For patients, this treatment option is
less stressful. The speed and efficiency
of microwave therapy often means less
time in surgery, less blood loss and less
time spent under anesthesia. Cancerous
cells are destroyed, while healthy tissue
remains intact.

WHERE DO YOU GO?

DC LAKES URGENT CARE

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On-Site Digital X-Ray Technology
On-Site Stat Lab Facilities
On-Site CT Scanning and Ultrasound
Cardiac Stress Testing Available

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The Covidien Evident Microwave
Ablation Technology System was
generously supported by the Frank
L. and Helen Gofrank Foundation
and the
Hermelin
Covidien's
Endowment.
Evident
Madhu Prasad,
Microwave
M.D., is co-
Ablation
chief of surgi-
System
cal oncology
at the Barbara
Ann Karmanos
Cancer Center
and the
Wayne State
University
School of
Medicine. For
information,
call 1-800-
Karmanos or
access www.
karmanos.org .

Our most fundamental activity is the provision
of personal, timely and cost effective medical
care in a warm and friendly environment.

In addition to coughs, colds and infections
we commonly treat:

• Sprains • Strains • Fractures
• Lacerations and Burns
• Work, Auto and Sports Injuries
• Eye Injuries

DR. VIEDER, medical director
at Lakes Urgent Care says
"Lakes Urgent Care was
created to provide patients
with a cost-effective, timely
alternative when they seek
quality medical care and
are unable to see their 0141/
primary care physician."

www.lakesurgentcare.com

LAKES MEDICAL CENTER

2300 Haggerty Road Suite 1010 West Bloomfield, MI 48323

(On Haggerty Road just North of Meijer)

248-926-9111

Mon.-Fri. 5 pm-10 pm • Sat., Sun. & Holidays: 10 am - 6 pm
(Internal Medicine & Primary Care Physicians from 8:30 ani 5 pm)
Most health insurances accepted and MCNisa accepted

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