New CT scan developed – measuring tumors less than 1/2 millimeter
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Exciting. Early detection of initial cc or recurrance, as we know, can have a significant positive impact on treatment outcomes.
Wow…..this is remarkable. It said less than half a millimeter. The MRI can do half a centimeter ….but this would absolutely be a great advantage to patients to watch for recurrences of cancer ….and so many more applications. Thanks for sharing this, Marion.
Julie T.
http://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-uses-photon-counting-ct-scanner-patients-first-time
As we know too well, due to plate thickness, tumor’s less than 1 cm are undetectable with current scans. If indeed this newly developed scanner identifies minute lesions it would then lead to earlier diagnoses and identification of disease recurrence.
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Marion
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