An Optical Assay System for Intra Operative Assessment of Tumor Margins in Patients
An Optical Assay System for Intra Operative Assessment of Tumor Margins in Patients
Our objective is to develop a novel optical assay system for intra operative assessment of
 tumor margins in partial mastectomy or mastectomy specimens. Our group has previously shown
 that optical techniques can effectively discriminate between malignant and non-malignant
 breast tissues. We have also shown that data collection and processing from a single point on
 the tissue specimen requires less than 5 seconds. In addition, the technique is easily
 adaptable to provide sensing depths that are required for breast margin assessment. The goal
 of the work proposed in this protocol is to test the sensitivity and specificity of an
 optical assay system developed by our group, for intra operative assessment of breast tumor
 margins.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Clinical diagnosis of Breast Cancer

 Exclusion Criteria: