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New imaging method tracks cancer from whole body to individual cells

One of the biggest challenges in cancer research has been linking the "big picture" seen in medical scans with the microscopic biology that drives tumor growth and dictates how patients respond to treatment.

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Researchers have developed a new imaging method that allows for the simultaneous tracking of cancer across the entire body and down to individual cells. This approach combines multiple imaging techniques, including PET scans, bioluminescence, and fluorescence, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of tumor growth and response to treatment.

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