Lasers and Doppler Effect Could Personalize Chemotherapy Drug Selection for Cancer

Purdue University scientists are developing an innovative imaging system that uses laser light, the Doppler effect, and artificial intelligence to predict how individual cancer tumors respond to specific chemotherapy drugs. Since each cancer is unique, this personalized approach could help oncologists select the most effective treatment early in the patient's care journey. By gaining advance insight into drug response before administering chemotherapy, this technology aims to improve treatment outcomes and reduce unnecessary exposure to ineffective medications. This breakthrough represents a significant step toward precision medicine in cancer care, potentially transforming how clinicians match patients with their optimal therapeutic options.