发明名称 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CANCER DETECTION |
摘要 |
A method of detecting cancer in a patient includes the step of exposing a sample 4 of hair, removed from the patient, to an incident beam of X-rays from an X-ray source 1. The X-rays are scattered by the hair, which rays are then detected by a detector 11. Predetermined characteristics of the scattered X-rays are monitored; it has been found that these characteristics are different in patients who do not have cancer from those who do have cancer, or who are at greater risk of developing it. The X-ray source may be a standard, incoherent X-ray source, such as is found in clinics and laboratories. |
申请公布号 |
WO03060513(A3) |
申请公布日期 |
2004.05.06 |
申请号 |
WO2002GB05850 |
申请日期 |
2002.12.20 |
申请人 |
E2V TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED;ALLEN, BRIAN, PHILIP;SPELLER, ROBERT;HORROCKS, JANE |
发明人 |
ALLEN, BRIAN, PHILIP;SPELLER, ROBERT;HORROCKS, JANE |
分类号 |
G01N23/20;G01N33/48 |
主分类号 |
G01N23/20 |
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