Glow-in-the-Dark dye could replace radioactive markers for breast cancer surgery

This small study tested whether a green dye called indocyanine green (ICG) can help surgeons locate small, non-palpable breast tumors during surgery. Ten women with early-stage breast cancer took part. The dye was injected near the tumor, and a special camera made the tumor glow, allowing the surgeon to see and remove it. The researchers compared this method to the standard radioactive seed technique to see if it worked just as well. The goal was to find a simpler, more comfortable way to guide surgery without using radioactivity.