3 People Have Gotten Cancer-Detecting Implants in Their Brains (opens original article in a new tab)

A startup tested a brain implant to detect and treat cancer in three patients, with plans for future trials targeting glioblastoma.

• A San Francisco startup tested a brain implant to detect and treat cancer in three patients with brain tumors.
• The implant, designed to sense tumor electrical signals and deliver stimulation, was placed temporarily during surgery for safety checks.
• Coherence Neuro aims to provide continuous monitoring and treatment for glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer with limited options.