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Special Band-Aids May Help to Treat Skin Cancer
A company in the United Kingdom is developing a Band-Aid that could help to treat certain forms of skin cancer. The Band-Aid itself is very similar to the one found in the United States.
On each of the Band-Aids, there are light-emitting diodes that react to a cream placed on the skin. These diodes help to kill any tumor that may be underneath or on the surface of the skin.
While these Band-Aids have not been tested yet on humans, this is a highly encouraging step if these end up working out for the test subjects. Skin cancer is one of the most extensive types of cancers today, and these Band-Aids would be a big step in treatment.
Do you believe this is a worthwhile alternative for treatment?