New technique uses micro bubbles to detect cancer

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British researchers have found out a new technique that uses tiny bubbles to detect cancer.

Experts at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Kent, found the microbubble technique, the results of which recommended that breast cancer patients could avoid repeat surgery.

Lead researcher Dr Ali Sever, a consultant radiologist, supposed the tests provided a whole new dimension to the way they treat patients.

“This is a world first new technique. The test takes only a few minutes to perform and has unclear the way we care for patients,” the BBC quoted him as saying.

Dr Sever added: “The use of ultrasound with tiny bubbles to observe the sentinel lymph node is entirely unique and something that will benefit breast cancer care all over the world.”

Sue Jones, a consultant breast and oncoplastic surgeon who assisted developed the procedure, supposed: “Telling women who have undergone breast cancer surgery that they require another surgery since the cancer has extend to the sentinel lymph node is the most horrible news they can hear.

“It is an actual emotional set back in their cancer journey.

“While

-->immovable traumatic, patients appear to deal with this news much better if they find out before surgery that the lymph glands have cancer in them.”

Advisor breast surgeon Mr Peter Jones also said: “It is probable for breast teams to use this test and thousands of women can avoid needless surgery.”