Pink October: researchers push new tools to detect and treat breast cancer
At Paris's Curie Institute, scientists are testing 'tumor on a chip' models as breast cancer awareness campaigns return for October.
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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, and more than 61,000 cases are diagnosed in France each year, according to France 24, as the country marks its annual Pink October awareness campaign.
At Paris's Curie Institute, researchers are working on new methods to identify and treat different types of breast cancer, the report said. One line of research involves what scientists call 'tumors on a chip': miniature laboratory models designed to recreate the characteristics of a tumor outside of the body, in a controlled, artificial environment.
Why lab-grown tumor models matter
By replicating key features of a real tumor outside a patient's body, researchers aim to study how cancer cells behave and respond to potential treatments without relying solely on traditional methods. France 24's report did not specify how far along the Curie Institute's trial is or when any resulting treatments might reach patients.
Pink October campaigns, held annually, are aimed at raising public awareness of breast cancer screening and research funding.
Sources
- Pink October: Raising awareness about breast cancer — France 24 — English
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