Daniela Ruah posted an update in the group Health 5 years, 5 months ago
Thanks To A New Technique, Brain Cancer, Especially The Most Common Form, Glioblastoma , Can Now Be More Safely Removed And With Fewer Complications. The Fluorescent Marker, 5-aminolevulinic acid or 5-ALA, After A Patient Drinks It, Makes It Easy For Surgeons To Identify The Tumors Via The Marker’s Pinkish Glow Under Light.
Brain cancer: drink that makes tumours glow could make surgery more effective | Science | The GuardianFluorescent marker accumulates in the fastest-growing cells, helping surgeons pinpoint tumours and leave healthy tissue alone