Patent ID: 6733485
Filing Date: 2004-05-11
Classification: A61M,A61N

Abstract:
A method for treating a patient with neoplastic disease, comprising:providing at least one stimulator having at least two electrodes and at least one reservoir and at least one infusion outlet in fluid communication with the reservoir; implanting the at least one stimulator in a neoplasm; containing at least one drug in the at least one reservoir; providing operating power to the at least one stimulator; providing stimulation parameters to the at least one stimulator; delivering the at least one drug via the at least one infusion outlet in accordance with the stimulation parameters to neoplastic tissue near the at least one stimulator; and delivering electrical stimulation in accordance with the stimulation parameters to the neoplastic tissue near the at least one stimulator; wherein the at least one stimulator has a size and shape suitable for placement entirely within the neoplasm; and wherein the at least one drug is delivered systemically.