Looking into the future of fluorescence-guided tumor removal
A recent article from Forbes examined the potential future of using fluorescence detection for tumor removal.
Fluorescence detection, in theory, could help surgeons see where a tumor ends and where healthy tissue begins.
Forbes broke down how the process could work in a clinical setting: “A breast cancer patient is connected to an IV that sends dye molecules into the bloodstream that travel to the site of the patient’ tumor or tumors. Then, the surgeon inserts a tiny camera into the patient’s chest so the tissue can be observed on a nearby monitor. The light that these optical probes emit can be picked up by a special camera that can see light that penetrates through skin and tissues. On the screen, the cancer cells glow a bright green color to help guide the surgeon to the tumor site.”
Fluorescence detection with non-targeted dye is already commonly used to find blood vessels, but recent scientific developments have increased the likelihood of light-guided tumor removal.
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