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'Fluorescent markers' to illuminate cancer begins Phase 3 trials with Lung Cancer & Ovarian Cancer. Prostate Cancer begins Phase 1/2a Study

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A complete surgical resection is the most important objective of cancer surgery. Yet the methods currently used to identify malignant tissue are limited – skilled surgeons often rely on a suboptimal patchwork of pre-operative imaging and real time visual and tactile cues.

To date, there has been no reliable way for surgeons to assess the location and full extent of cancerous tissue while operating.

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Now another exciting development you have found for us. Its just too exciting fir words.

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