HUGE Break-through in Breast Cancer Treatment

My husband found an article in Sunday's edition of the Dallas Morning News (Jan 17, 2010).

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have broken through with successful treatments to reduce the size of large cancerous breast tumors.

The treatment involves administering microwaved heat to the area of the tumor shortly after chemotherapy.  The article states this treatment could reduce the need for mastectomies by nearly 90%.  In their specific research, patients' need for surgery was reduced from 75% to only 7%.  This is HUGE.

The treatment has been approved by the FDA and should be well used globally within 5-10 years.  I pray it becomes a normal practice within 2 years.

For those who are learning about breast cancer, tumor reduction in size could result in only the need for a lumpectomy - where you will be able to keep your breast.  I'm sure the treatment and/or reduction offers other benefits; however, for those of us who have lost 1 or both breasts,  this newsy break-through is a HUGE step in the battle of breast cancer.

Good going U of OK researchers - God bless each and every one of you!