Track tumor growth with 3D technology

Researchers in Sydney and Glasgow have successfully developed three-dimensional (3D) imaging technology to monitor tumours growing and spreading in real time.

For the first time in history, scientists have been able to trace the “lives” of tumors, watching them spread and how they respond to drug treatments.

Illustration photo. (Source: 3dguy.tv)

Using pancreatic cancer as an example, the researchers took 3D images and tracked the growth of tumors. Pancreatic cancer is nearly impossible to treat, in part because the malignant tumors are surrounded by thick tissue that makes it difficult for drugs to penetrate.

Now, 3D images help scientists know how long, how much and how often to deliver treatment drugs, thereby guiding the application of combined treatments to break down the tissue surrounding the tumor, helping the drugs penetrate more effectively.

New technology also allows scientists to know exactly where drugs work so they can focus treatment on those areas.

Experts believe the breakthrough will be useful for current human drug trials of pancreatic cancer and could be used in many other types of tumors in the future.

The test has been conducted on mice and it is expected that humans will benefit from this research in 5-10 years./.

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