Blaze Bioscience, Inc. utilizes Tumor Paint® technology and the CANVAS® imaging system to provide real-time visualization of cancer cells during surgery, enabling precise differentiation between tumors and healthy tissue. This approach enhances the accuracy of tumor removal and improves outcomes for cancer patients, particularly in early-stage cases.
Funding
$20.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Surgeons often struggle to distinguish between cancerous and healthy tissue during surgery, especially in early-stage cancers. Incomplete tumor removal can lead to recurrence and poorer patient outcomes. Current methods lack the real-time precision needed for optimal tumor visualization.
Solution
Blaze Bioscience provides a real-time cancer visualization system that enables surgeons to precisely differentiate between tumors and healthy tissue during surgery. The Tumor Paint® technology uses an imaging agent that selectively binds to cancer cells, making them fluoresce under the CANVAS® imaging system. This allows for enhanced visualization of tumor margins, facilitating more complete tumor removal and potentially improving patient outcomes. The system is designed to be sensitive, reliable, and accessible, particularly for early-stage cancers.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes surgeons and hospitals specializing in cancer treatment, particularly those focused on early-stage cancers and pediatric brain cancers.
Features
- Tumor Paint® technology: An imaging agent that selectively binds to cancer cells.
- CANVAS® imaging system: A device that detects the fluorescent signal from Tumor Paint®, providing real-time visualization of cancer cells.
- Enhanced tumor margin visualization: Allows surgeons to clearly see the boundaries between cancerous and healthy tissue.
- Real-time feedback: Provides immediate information during surgery to guide tumor removal.