![Dr. David Brenin (left) and Dr. Patrick Dillon are investigating the potential of focused ultrasound and immunotherapy to battle metastatic breast cancer.](https://makingofmedicine.virginia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Brenin-and-Dillon-351x244.jpg)
Focused Ultrasound and Breast Cancer: The 1st Trial of Its Kind
In the focused ultrasound trials I've told you about previously, the point has been to use the scalpel-free surgery to destroy tissue. Our latest trial -- for metastatic breast cancer -- puts an interesting twist on that. In this trial, the focused ultrasound isn't used in an attempt to burn…