UArizona research team developing new imaging technology to combat colorectal cancer

Research funded by this grant seeks to enable development of novel MRI methods to diagnose early spread of tumors as a consequence of colorectal cancer. Since the liver commonly is affected when a patient has colorectal cancer, finding early spread of cancer to the liver is crucial for patient survival. With earlier detection of smaller tumors, patients and physicians have more options for treatments, including non-surgical alternatives, as well as surgical removal of tumors.