University of Waterloo researchers invent digital imaging system to speed up cancer biopsy results

University of Waterloo  researchers have created a digital medical imaging system designed to significantly improve the cancer detection process to deliver immediate and accurate results and enable quick access to effective treatments for all types of cancer.
The biopsy process is a crucial step in determining the presence of cancer. The traditional method involves taking a tissue sample and preparing it for analysis. This is turn involves cutting the sample into sections, staining those sections with different dyes, mounting those sections onto slides, and analyzing those slides under a microscope to identify cancer markers.