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Molecular Imaging in Cancer Treatment: Seeing Cancer Like Never Before (KEY IJW**********666)

• Mahika Saoji

Abstract

Molecular imaging has revolutionized the landscape of cancer diagnosis and treatment, offering unprece-dented insights into tumour biology at the molecular and cellular levels. Unlike conventional imaging techniques, molecular imaging provides functional data, allowing clinicians to visualize cancerous tissues in real-time and at earlier stages of development. This approach employs targeted imaging agents, such as radiotracers and biomarkers, that bind specifically to cancer cells, enhancing the detection and charac-terization of malignancies. The ability to monitor therapeutic responses, track drug delivery, and de-tect residual disease post-treatment positions molec-ular imaging as a cornerstone in personalized cancer care. Furthermore, the integration of molecular im-aging with advanced therapeutic strategies, such as immunotherapy and precision medicine, has the potential to improve patient outcomes dramatically by enabling more accurate diagnoses and tailored treatments. This paper explores the latest advance-ments in molecular imaging technologies and their profound impact on cancer management, offering a transformative view into how we see and treat can-cer like never before.