Cancer promised to win in 10 years
In Semey, the world's largest scientists signed a memorandum of mutual cooperationEkaterina GULYAEVA, "Letter"
Scientists from Kazakhstan, the USA, Japan, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Russia arrived with their scientific developments at the first scientific forum of Kazakhstan on such an urgent topic for the entire scientific world community. Their scientific research is directly related to the application of nanotechnology in medicine and technology, mechanical engineering and instrumentation, energy and defense industry, agriculture and ecology. Currently, achievements in the field of materials science and nanomaterials occupy one of the most important places in the field of scientific research in many countries and in the future will determine the pace of development of states, the level of national security and, in general, the standard of living of the population. That is why it is so important today to pay special attention to the developments of scientists in the field of nanotechnology and biomaterials. Moreover, they clearly succeeded here. Many are confident that these successes in the coming years will result in a powerful impetus for the development of new industries aimed at improving the life and ecology of our planet.
One of the most successful directions in this field is the development of nanomedicine, when radiation, seemingly the first enemy of living organisms, helps to cure a person from a deadly disease – cancer.
– We know perfectly well that cancer can and should be treated with three main methods: chemotherapy, radiation medicine and surgery, – said Dr. Brent Murphy. – And yet the greatest success can be achieved with the use of nanomedicine. I'll show you an illustrative example. Using radiation exposure for four weeks to the area of cancer cells in the liver, our scientists managed to completely cure the patient of the disease. In another case, more complex, the patient underwent two full courses of radiation with the help of an electronic accelerator. And also a complete success. We believe that the use of nanomedicine will help us rid humanity of cancer within 10 years.
However, these more than audacious statements are still very controversial. Firstly, even Dr. Murphy himself admits that there is a shortage of human resources in this new branch of physics in medicine in the world. If only in the USA there is a shortage of specialists by 30 percent, then what can we say about other countries? In addition, when using a linear accelerator, complete caution must be observed: any inaccuracy in the calculations – and the doctor can simply kill his patient by exposure to radiation rays. By the way, such a case has already occurred in the USA, when the installation of a linear accelerator accidentally fell on a patient. From a huge dose of radiation exposure, the patient died after three days of torment.
But this, of course, is an extreme case. Although indicative in all respects. Nevertheless, with proper operation of a linear accelerator in radiation medicine, you can achieve really amazing results. Firstly, the duration of cancer treatment is significantly reduced. In addition, a more accurate diagnosis allows you to direct radiation rays precisely to the places where cancer cells grow, while not touching living tissues in the body. Which ultimately reduces the level of side effects in cancer treatment, such as nausea, lethargy, hair loss and other phenomena that are almost inevitable with the use of chemotherapy.
By the way, the Semey regional oncological dispensary is expected to receive this unique equipment in the near future, which will increase the quality of cancer treatment in a region where the number of cancers is several times higher than the national average. Speaking about the development of nanotechnology and biomaterials in our republic, the conference participants emphasized that it is important for Kazakh science to "integrate" into global-level research, which will open up wide opportunities for innovative research in the field of fundamental sciences, biotechnology, food industry and medicine. And Kazakh scientists are already taking certain steps in this direction.
In particular, the scientific center for radioecological research has been successfully operating on the basis of the Shakarim SSU since 2008, which is engaged in assessing the condition of the territories adjacent to the former Semipalatinsk nuclear test site, identifying ways of migration of radionuclides from the environment to biological objects, establishing the persistence of radioactivity in products, as well as developing technology for the production of radioprotective food products.
In addition, joint medical and biological research is being conducted jointly with the Research Institute of Radiation Medicine and the Semey State Medical University. However, Kazakhstan also has a great shortage of highly qualified specialists in these fields of knowledge. Cooperation with the leading universities of the world is necessary for the training of specialists. The University of Radiological Technologies of the USA is deservedly considered one of such educational institutions.
Within the framework of the first international scientific forum, a memorandum of cooperation was signed between the University of Radiological Technologies and the Shakarim SSU, which provides for a dual degree program and a master's degree in nanomedicine and medical physics. The program focuses on diagnostics and therapy, as well as other applications of nanomedicine. It should be noted that this is the first step in Kazakhstan in the field of similar international educational programs related to natural sciences and nanomedicine.
There is no doubt that nanomedicine specialists will be in demand. According to analytical agencies, in the next 10-15 years, at least a trillion US dollars will be spent on the global market in the field of nanotechnology, while about 2 million specialists working in this field will be needed on the world labor market.
Portal "Eternal youth" http://vechnayamolodost.ru26.04.2012