Microfilter device capable of detecting trace amounts of cancer cells in one mL of blood

(Kumamoto University) A microfilter device that can easily separate and capture trace amounts of cancer cells in blood has been developed by a Kumamoto University research group. The palm-sized device is expected to contribute to the development of new cancer diagnostic technologies based on cancer cells in the blood, such as early detection by blood test, postoperative management, and recurrence monitoring.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news