BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System Acquired by Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
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SALT LAKE CITY--(Business Wire)--BSD Medical Corp. (AMEX: BSM) today announced that Long Beach Memorial Medical Center in Long Beach, California has increased its hyperthermia program for cancer treatment with the acquisition of a BSD-2000 hyperthermia system for clinical investigations under FDA approved protocols. "With the addition of the BSD-2000, we now have a comprehensive hyperthermia treatment center, with the ability to offer our patients a complete cancer therapy program for treating superficial tumors and clinical studies of tumors deep in the body," said Dr. Nisar Syed, chief of radiology at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Syed is a world pioneer in brachytherapy, a widely used cancer treatment that provides radiation therapy by inserting radioactive "seeds," isolating the radiation exposure to tumors and preserving the healthy cells. He is also a leader in the combined use of radiation and hyperthermia therapy in the treatment of superficial cancer, as provided by BSD Medical's systems. "The synergy of these two modalities provides improved local control and allows us to treat advanced patients who otherwise have exhausted their treatment options," according to Dr. Syed. The Long Beach Memorial Medical Center is internationally known for treating cancer patients with complex and advanced stage disease. The BSD-2000 was designed to deliver precision-focused RF energy into cancerous tumors, raising the tumor temperature to therapeutic levels. Hyperthermia therapy is used to destroy cancer cells with heat and increase the effectiveness of radiation therapy. In the United States treatments using the BSD-2000 are investigational and are administered under FDA approved protocols. About BSD Medical Corporation BSD Medical Corp. is the leading developer of systems used to deliver hyperthermia therapy for the treatment of cancer. Hyperthermia therapy is used to kill cancer directly and increase the effectiveness of companion radiation treatments for certain tumors. For further information visit BSD Medical's website at www.BSDMedical.com. About Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Long Beach Memorial opened its doors in 1907 as Seaside Hospital in a converted 13-room Victorian home as the community's first hospital. Today, LBMMC is one of the country's most respected hospitals with these specialized centers: the Todd Cancer Institute, Memorial Heart and Vascular Institute, Memorial Rehabilitation, and Memorial Emergency Trauma Center. Physicians and hospitals continually refer their most difficult cases there, and health professionals come from around the world to learn advanced techniques. Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date. BSD Medical Corp., Salt Lake City Hyrum A. Mead, 801-972-5555 Facsimile: 801-972-5930 Email: investor@bsdmc.com Copyright Business Wire 2008
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