Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Comet Test for Predicting Radiotherapy Response

The video discusses the challenge of tumors resistant to radiotherapy, which can waste time and complicate surgery. Leicester University scientists have developed a method to predict a tumor's response to radiotherapy by examining irradiated cancer cells under a microscope. The comet test measures DNA damage to determine radiosensitivity and chemosensitivity, potentially guiding personalized cancer treatments. Initially tested on bladder cancer, this method could apply to other tumors, offering a faster and more reliable alternative to traditional cell culture tests.

What limitations did the previous method of testing tumor cells have compared to the comet test?

What potential benefits could the comet test provide for cancer treatment?