Scientists may soon shock cancer out of your body with low-power electricity

Low-intensity electrical pulse therapy shows promise in preparing tumors for improved immune system response. Research from Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute found that sub-ablative high-frequency irreversible electroporation (H-FIRE) increased blood and lymphatic vessel growth in breast cancer tumors within days of treatment. This vascular remodeling may enhance immune cell recruitment and deployment to fight cancer. The study suggests combining this approach with existing immunotherapies could lead to more effective cancer treatments.