SENNEX^® ElectroChemoTherapy (ECT) is a local palliative treatment. It is recommended for treatment of cutaneous and subcutaneous metastases independent of the primary tumor type.¹ It can also be used as a palliative treatment for head and neck cancers recurring after multi-modality treatment.^2,3 Small cutaneous metastases can often be treated in one session. In larger tumors, multiple sessions are often required.

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