Lighting the way with fluorescence guided surgery
Categories: Patient & Carer, Interest In Reserach
Join an event to hear about new developments in breast cancer surgery technology which aims to increase the effectiveness of surgery through fluorescence.
Event description
1 in 5 people undergoing breast-conserving surgery will have some tumour left behind, which increases the risk of the cancer coming back. To prevent this from happening, they will need a second surgery.
Aiming to remove the need for second surgeries, a team of researchers at Imperial College, London has been investigating the use of fluorescence guidance in breast-conserving surgery. They use smart cameras that capture the light from fluorescent dyes that target cancer cells. This can help surgeons identify and remove all cancerous tissue with a single surgery.
At this event, the researchers will tell you about how this technology works and what they’ve found so far. They will present the latest advances and results after testing the cameras in over than 80 patients.
Why will this be interesting for me?
This talk will be an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge surgical treatment and the future of breast cancer.
You’ll have the chance to ask questions and will be able to help shape the future of research by sharing your feedback and thoughts on recruitment, testing methodology and result dissemination.
Who is it relevant for?
Anyone with an interest in how AI could improve healthcare.
People who’ve or have had breast cancer and would be interested to learn about the future of breast cancer treatment are especially welcome to join.
Where is it?
The event shall be both in person and online.
The event address is:
Seminar and Learning Centre (ICCL 5.05, SALC 5),
Level 3 of the Sherfield Building,
South Kensington Campus,
Imperial College London,
SW7 2AZ.
The online event will be held via Zoom.
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