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Pancreatic Cancer: New Detection Techniques

Added: November 2, 2007 | Time 00:49 | Views: 692

Researchers have developed a new technique using light patterns to detect the early stages of pancreatic cancer. The new method, developed in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF), builds upon prior studies of colon cancer and could help physicians identify cancer in the pancreas. Video from National Science Foundation.

Topics: Cancer, Cancer Research, Medical Technology

Tags: cancer research, colon cancer, light-scattering techniques, National Science Foundation, NSF, pancreatic cancer

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abwilliams says:29 weeks ago | Reply

It's heartening to hear of advances in treating or diagnosing any kind of cancer.

mdtaylor says:29 weeks ago | Reply

makes a very complicated technique understandable/accessible to the average consumer.

jryan says:34 weeks ago | Reply

Anything that helps find cancer earlier is always a great leap forward.

bigman10 says:35 weeks ago | Reply

I know a lot of people who don't want to have colonoscopies (spelling?). Sounds like cool research.

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