Light-activated nanoparticles could help surgeons find and destroy brain cancer remnants

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Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It's difficult to treat because tumor cells infiltrate the surrounding brain tissue, making it hard for surgeons to remove the cancer completely without damaging healthy tissue. Treatment is further complicated by the bloo

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. It's difficult to treat because tumor cells infiltrate the surrounding brain tissue, making it hard for surgeons to remove the cancer completely without damaging healthy tissue. Treatment is further complicated by the bloo This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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