Issue 21, 2023

Perspective of point-of-care sensing systems in cancer management

Abstract

Globally, the number of cancer cases is rising, with no difference between rich and undeveloped countries. Although affluent nations have made great improvements in the quality of cancer detection and treatment, many nations still face serious obstacles. Basic cancer screening facilities and industry-standard cancer management tools are still inaccessible in these nations. Currently, there are many challenges in the field of cancer research, from the earliest screening procedures to dealing with cancer recurrence. These difficulties highlight the urgent requirement for quick screening tools for better cancer management and a reduction in the mortality rate. In this review, we focus on early-stage disease management, quicker analysis of patient samples, multiple diagnostics for better recovery, and continuous monitoring to avoid disease recurrence and future possibilities. Point of care (POC) technology has been introduced in the health sector to reduce the mortality rate of any disease by detecting early symptoms. Current cancer treatment technology has reduced the mortality rate, but early detection, early diagnosis, and frequent monitoring through various POC systems can provide better survival of the patient and reduce the death rate. Lab on a chip (LOC), organ on a chip (OOC), 3D printing, wearable sensors, internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and next-generation sequencing can provide a smart and digital way to manage cancer by monitoring an individual's physiological and mental biometrics.

Graphical abstract: Perspective of point-of-care sensing systems in cancer management

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
09 Aug. 2023
Accepted
27 Sept. 2023
First published
28 Sept. 2023
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Mater. Adv., 2023,4, 4991-5002

Perspective of point-of-care sensing systems in cancer management

K. R. Khondakar, M. S. Anwar, H. Mazumdar and A. Kaushik, Mater. Adv., 2023, 4, 4991 DOI: 10.1039/D3MA00525A

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