Ultrasound can predict tumor burden and survival in melanoma patients
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 04:21
in Health & Medicine
Berlin, Germany: Researchers have shown for the first time that patterns of ultrasound signals can be used to identify whether or not cancer has started to spread in melanoma patients, and to what extent. The discovery enables doctors to decide on how much surgery, if any, is required and to predict the patient's probable survival.