By New York Times
Published October 11, 2023
A new study describes a method for faster and more precise diagnoses, which can help surgeons decide how aggressively to operate.
Once their scalpels reach the edge of a brain tumor, surgeons are faced with an agonizing decision: cut away some healthy brain tissue to ensure the entire tumor is removed, or give the healthy tissue a wide berth and risk leaving some of the menacing cells behind.