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New imaging detects deadly lung and prostate cancers, may improve treatment

New imaging detects deadly lung and prostate cancers, may improve treatment

A new imaging technique developed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) shows promise for detecting deadly forms of lung cancer and prostate cancer. The technology uses a radioactive particle that binds to a ligand (molecule) on cancer cells called DLL3, making the cells more visible on PET scans.

Source: Medical Xpress

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