Intrathecal administration
Intrathecal (also known as intra-CSF) administration is where chemotherapy is given directly into the cerebrospinal space (the area surrounding the spine and brain).
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Biomaterials for local delivery
Local delivery of chemotherapy involves the implantation of a chemotherapy-containing biomaterial into the brain tumour cavity during surgery.
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Ultrasound-induced BBB disruption
In recent years, low-intensity focused ultrasound (FUS) has been proposed as a safe and reversible approach for opening the blood-brain barrier (BBB).
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Convection Enhanced Delivery
Convection Enhanced Delivery (CED) is a relatively new technique for delivering chemotherapy drugs directly into brain (and other) tumours.
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Tumour-treating fields
Tumour-treating fields (TTF) are used as a treatment for certain types of brain tumour. The technique involves pulsing mild, alternating electrical fields through the skin...
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Intra-arterial administration
Intra-arterial (IA) chemotherapy for brain tumours is administered through a catheter inserted into the carotid or vertebral artery. The drugs then travel through capillary...
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