Micro-elastography - a new tool for microscopic intraoperative tumour margin assessment in breast cancer

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1070704

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

In breast cancer surgery, it is vital to completely remove the entire tumour. Unfortunately, in 30% of breast-conserving surgeries, re-excision is required because microscopic analysis after the surgery indicated some tumour had been missed. This has traumatic consequences for the patient and places a huge economic burden on the healthcare system. Using micro-elastography, we will enable the surgeon to detect small regions of tumour during the initial surgery. This probe may significantly reduce the number of additional surgeries required.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2015

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $195,956.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical Devices

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Other Keywords

breast cancer | imaging | mechanical properties | optical imaging | surgery

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