Study Finds Fluorescent Guide Can Help Detect Tumor Left Behind After Breast Cancer Surgery (IMAGE)

Mass General Brigham

Study Finds Fluorescent Guide Can Help Detect Tumor Left Behind After Breast Cancer Surgery

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Dr. Barbara Smith removing the initial tumor specimen, using a hand-held probe to scan the lumpectomy cavity looking for additional tumor to remove. Image analysis software then displays any fluorescent signal on a screen, indicating remaining tumor tissue for removal.

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Mass General Brigham

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