Showing posts with label Head and Neck Surgery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Head and Neck Surgery. Show all posts

Tuesday, 10 August 2010

A New Laser Probe Offers New Option For Early Detection Of Oral Cancer

In a new study, laser beams were used for early detection of oral cancer. The laser can also be used during surgical procedures to help doctors in determining the borders of a tumor. The study was conducted by researchers from UC Davis Health System in Sacramento, California. It will be highlighted in the next issue of the journal Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery.