Chinese researchers have developed a new evaluating model using medical imaging to help painlessly evaluate tumour progression in patients.
Doctors usually use the biological characteristics of tumours to observe the progress and response to treatment, such as if there are gene mutations or malignant features. Previous studies have shown that identifying the biological characteristics may contribute to better treatment and may increase survival rates.
Traditional methods to get tumour tissue include surgery and puncture, which are invasive, painful and costly.
So the researchers built a computer model to make assessments based on tumour tissue characteristics captured by a medical imaging technique, Xinhua news agency reported.