Leading bone cancer scientists aim to improve surgical techniques Published on: 6 February 2023 New research led by 缅北禁地 will bring together scientists from across the globe to accelerate fluorescence-guided surgery for bone cancer patients. Dr Kenneth Rankin, Consultant Orthopaedic Oncologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at 缅北禁地, will unite with fellow specialists from the UK, Netherlands, Japan, Canada, and USA to drive forward new technologies for the surgical treatment of bone tumours. An upcoming clinical trial, led by Dr Rankin and funded by the , will examine the effectiveness of a particular dye, called indocyanine green or ICG, which can be given to patients before surgery and leads to the tumour fluorescing green. Hundreds in clinical trial The trial will recruit 500 patients to test whether the use of ICG in fluorescence-guided surgery can help to identify the tumour, aid in complete removal, and reduce the amount of healthy tissue removed. A group of expert researchers have agreed that fluorescence-guided surgery could lead to significant patient benefit in terms of reducing local recurrences and the effects of surgery. However, collaborative research is needed in this area and by combining efforts and pooling expertise, the researchers aim to speed up the introduction of such technologies to patient care. Dr Rankin, who also works at 缅北禁地 Hospitals Trust, said: “We are excited to highlight that technology for cancer surgery is progressing at a rapid pace. “With this funding from the Bone Cancer Research Trust, we will be working with surgeons, pathologists, and scientists from around the world to test new techniques to help us improve cancer operations for our bone sarcoma patients. “This will ultimately also have impact in the longer-term for patients with different cancer types.” Fluorescence-guided surgery is an innovative technique which uses the emission of light to identify a tumour's precise location and boundaries during surgical removal. It improves a surgeon's ability to successfully remove the entire tumour, which can be identified as a glowing area of tissue, decreasing the likelihood of any cancer cells remaining while limiting the removal of healthy tissue. As well as enduring gruelling treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, primary bone cancer patients often undergo major life-changing surgery that leaves them with significant long-term pain and disability. The consortium will bring together researchers from around the world who are working to improve the surgical removal of tumours by limiting the impact of surgery on patients' functional ability and quality of life. Advances in treatment Advancements in this area would also allow for more effective surgery to be carried out in future clinical trials. Dr Zoe Davison, Head of Research, Support and Information at the Bone Cancer Research Trust, said: “We are delighted to provide this expert team with our first ever Consortia Grant. “This award supports a formal collaboration that unites researchers with shared expertise who are working towards a common goal. “By providing support for the research community, it is our hope that we can introduce innovative technologies to the clinic that will help improve outcomes and quality of life for patients.” Press release adapted with thanks to the Bone Cancer Research Trust Share: Latest News 缅北禁地 recognised with geography award 缅北禁地 has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK鈥檚 open-access, dedicated video platform. published on: 16 April 2026 缅北禁地 historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners鈥� lock-out of 1926, historians at 缅北禁地 are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can鈥檛 adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 Facts and figures
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