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Pen to Detect Cancer During Surgery

When surgeons operate a person with a cancer, they are often faced with the problem as to how much tissue should be removed, since on naked eye, the demarcation is usually not clear. A handheld device based on mass spectrometry that can differentiate between cancerous and non-cancerous tissues within seconds and can be used by surgeons during surgery has been showcased at the South by Southwest''s (SXSW) interactive festival.

Pen to Detect Cancer During Surgery

Pen to Detect Cancer During Surgery

A pen-like device based on the principle of mass spectrometry has the potential to be used to differentiate between normal and cancerous tissue during surgery.

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