Novel Tool To Identify Cancerous Tissue During Surgery

Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have invented a novel device called the MasSpec Pen that can be employed during surgery to identify cancer tissue quickly as well as precisely, making it possibly to give better treatment and improve the outcome of surgery.

Rapid cancer diagnosis during surgery possible with handheld device
- current methods to detect cancer during surgery are time consuming and inaccurate
- Newly developed novel pen tool detects cancer rapidly and accurately during surgery

Novel Tool To Identify Cancerous Tissue During Surgery Developed

Powerful handheld device to detect cancer rapidly and accurately during surgery developed, helping precise treatment delivery and lesser chances of recurrence. Read More

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