The 'MasSpec Pen' Detects Cancerous Tissues Through Touch
Ellen Smith — September 8, 2017 — Tech
Even medical professionals struggle to decipher cancer cells from healthy cells, which is why researchers at UT Austin have developed a cancer-detecting pen, called the 'MasSpec Pen,' which can identify cancerous cells during surgery, increasing the success of the procedure.
The pen hopes to ensure surgeons remove every last cancer cell from the patient's body, as sometimes, dangerous cells can be left behind, or too many healthy cells can be accidentally removed. This new device claims to be much quicker and more effective than common approaches to cancer-detection, lowering a risk of infection and the necessity to endure a second operation.
To use the pen, doctors simply hold the device against a patient's body while a computer screen visualizes the results, stating whether a cell is healthy or not.
The pen hopes to ensure surgeons remove every last cancer cell from the patient's body, as sometimes, dangerous cells can be left behind, or too many healthy cells can be accidentally removed. This new device claims to be much quicker and more effective than common approaches to cancer-detection, lowering a risk of infection and the necessity to endure a second operation.
To use the pen, doctors simply hold the device against a patient's body while a computer screen visualizes the results, stating whether a cell is healthy or not.
Trend Themes
1. Cancer-detecting Pen - Developing devices that can identify and even remove cancerous tissue for a more successful surgery.
2. Medical Imaging Technology - Creating more efficient medical imaging technology to more accurately and precisely detect cancer cells.
3. Surgical Robotics - Innovating surgical robotics to enable more precise and effective removal of cancerous tissues.
Industry Implications
1. Medical Devices - Designing and manufacturing innovative medical devices that can help doctors detect and treat cancer more effectively.
2. Biotechnology - Developing advanced biotechnology solutions to aid doctors in the detection and treatment of cancer cells.
3. Healthtech - Creating HealthTech solutions that enable doctors to diagnose and treat cancer with greater accuracy and effectiveness.
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