Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast have created personalised 4D-printed ‘smart’ implants for breast cancer management, representing the first application of the technology for this application. The multipurpose new implants are programmable, changing size to better fit within the breast cavity and deliver body personalisation. The result is improved aesthetics and confidence for those who have, or have had, breast cancer. Notably, the implants also have the ability to release chemotherapy drugs. The chemotherapeutic molecule protects patients from the return of cancer cells in the area.
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