Timing the life of antimatter particles may lead to better cancer treatment

(University of Tokyo) Experts in Japan have devised a simple way to glean more detailed information out of standard medical imaging scans. A research team made up of atomic physicists and nuclear medicine experts has designed a timer that can enable PET scanners to detect the oxygen concentration of tissues throughout patients' bodies. This upgrade to PET scanners may lead to a future of better cancer treatment by quickly identifying parts of tumors with more aggressive cell growth.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news