Advancements in 3D Printing and Imaging Techniques Revolutionize Cancer Treatment and Surgery
Researchers have developed a 3D-printed tumor model that accurately reflects the complexity of heterogeneous tumors, enabling faster, less expensive, and less painful cancer treatment. The model combines bioprinting techniques with synthetic structures or microfluidic chips to simulate the tumor's surrounding environment. By growing multiple types of cancer cells on these chips, scientists can test different treatment options, such as chemotherapy drugs, for complex cancers like breast cancer. This advancement in technology has the potential to improve treatment outcomes for late-stage breast cancer and other types of tumors.