Smart implants can perform a range of functions to aid in cancer treatment:
1. Monitoring: Some smart implants are equipped with biosensors that continuously monitor specific biomarkers related to cancer. This real-time data can be crucial for early detection and ongoing management of the disease.
2. Drug Delivery: Smart implants can release chemotherapy drugs in a controlled manner directly to the tumor site, minimizing systemic side effects and improving the efficacy of the treatment.
3. Therapeutic Functions: They can also provide localized therapies such as hyperthermia (heating the tumor to kill cancer cells) or photodynamic therapy (using light to activate a drug that kills cancer cells).
