# Cancer-Spotting Glasses Washington University Developed Glasses That Highlight Cancerous Cells By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancer-spotting-glasses References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/cancer-spotting-glasses-light-up-the-bad-cells-for-surg-1520648255) & [sciencedaily](http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140210184257.htm) These innovative [cancer-spotting glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utrack-ar) developed by [Washington University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antifake-ai) increase visibility of cancerous cells, making it easier for doctors to spot and remove them. When cancer cells are dyed blue, they become much easier to spot and these glasses are proving to be highly effective at highlighting the glowing blue cells. The implications for this kind of technology mean much more accurate surgeries and hopefully fewer ones for cancer patients as well, since these glasses should prove to be extremely helpful for removing all traces of cancerous cells in one go. Washington University’s cancer-detecting glasses are so new, they do not yet have a name, but when it does, hopefully it will already be put to work saving lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cancer-spotting Glasses:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop advanced glasses that not only detect cancer cells but also provide real-time data analysis and treatment recommendations. - **Visible Cancerous Cells:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create imaging technologies that enhance the visibility of cancerous cells without the need for dyes, enabling more accurate and efficient diagnostic procedures. - **Accurate Cancer Surgeries:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop surgical tools and robotic systems that can precisely target and remove cancerous cells, reducing the need for multiple surgeries. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore the development of wearable devices or implants that can detect and monitor cancer cells, providing early and continuous detection. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Research and develop targeted therapies that specifically attack cancer cells highlighted by cancer-spotting glasses, improving treatment effectiveness. - **Healthcare Services:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Implement cancer-spotting glasses into surgery rooms and clinics, enhancing the accuracy and success rates of cancer treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oral Cancer-Detection Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cancerdetect.md) - [Ocular Disease-Detecting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearly-vision.md) - [Wearable Skin Protection Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-uv-detector.md) - [Object-Recognizing AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-wearable.md) - [Smart Glasses Veterinary Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vetct.md) - [Melanoma-Identifying AI Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incheon-national-university.md) - [Nano Projector Nearsightedness Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kubota-glass-eyeglasses.md) - [Cancer-Symptom Detecting Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-zero.md) - [AI-Powered Cancer Screening Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-cancer-screening.md)