FDA Approves ‘Glowing Tumor’ Imaging Drug

Once inside the body, the drug, also known as pafolacianine, seeks out ovarian cancer tissue and illuminates it when exposed to fluorescent light. This helps surgeons precisely locate the cancer for removal and decreased chance of recurrence after initial treatment. Penn and its industry partners have also developed targeted technologies for cancer of the lung, brain, breast, sarcoma, head and neck, and urinary tract.