<p>Scientists are in the process of developing flavoured lollipops as a potential non-invasive method for detecting mouth cancer, with the aim to sidestep the current invasive and often uncomfortable diagnostic procedures involving the insertion of a camera through the nose or mouth to collect tissue samples for biopsy.</p>

<p>These conventional methods, while effective, can be time-consuming, painful, and necessitate specialised skills. In contrast, the proposed&nbsp;lollipop-based approach offers a gentler and swifter alternative, as reported by the Independent.</p>

<h2><strong>How would this work?</strong></h2>

<p>The lollipops would be&nbsp;made from a material called smart hydrogel, originating from the University of Birmingham. The mechanism behind these lollipops would involve&nbsp;patients sucking on them to transfer saliva samples into the hydrogel. The hydrogel functions as a sort of molecular net, capturing both saliva and proteins that could potentially serve as biomarkers for cancer. Later, these trapped proteins can be released in the lab for analysis by cutting open the hydrogel.</p>

<p>Dr&nbsp;Ruchi Gupta, an associate professor of biosensors at the University of Birmingham, expressed&nbsp;optimism about the project's prospects to the Independent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Smart&nbsp;hydrogels have really exciting potential for diagnosing mouth cancer.&nbsp;They can be easily moulded into shapes as a solid to ‘catch’ proteins in saliva. We’re really excited to start the next phase of this project,'' she said.</p>

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<p>The project has garnered financial support amounting to £350,000 ($441,035) from Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Currently, the research team is engaging in focus groups to determine suitable flavours for the lollipops.</p>

<p>Dr Iain Foulkes, executive director of research and innovation at Cancer Research UK, also acknowledged&nbsp;the discomfort associated with current diagnostic techniques and anticipated&nbsp;the transformative impact of this innovative approach.</p>

<p>“Biopsies and nasoendoscopy are the gold standard for diagnosing mouth cancer, but it requires great skill to carry out and can feel unpleasant for patients," he said.</p>

<p>By offering a less intrusive and potentially more palatable method for detecting mouth cancer, this initiative represents a significant stride toward improving both diagnostic accuracy and patient experience in cancer care.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Cancer experts unveil groundbreaking discovery, eliminates need for invasive surgeries</strong></p>

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Scientists are in the process of developing flavoured lollipops as a potential non-invasive method for detecting mouth cancer, with the aim to sidestep the current invasive and often uncomfortable diagnostic procedures involving the insertion of a camera through the nose or mouth to collect tissue samples for biopsy.

Scientists are in the process of developing flavoured lollipops as a potential non-invasive method for detecting mouth cancer, with the aim to sidestep the current invasive and often uncomfortable diagnostic procedures involving the insertion of a camera through the nose or mouth to collect tissue samples for biopsy. These conventional methods, while effective, can be time-consuming, painful, and necessitate specialised skills. In contrast, the proposed lollipop-based approach offers a gentler and swifter alternative, as reported by the Independent. How would this work? The lollipops would be made from a material called smart hydrogel, originating from the University of Birmingham. The mechanism behind these lollipops would involve patients sucking on them to transfer saliva samples into the hydrogel. The hydrogel functions as a sort of molecular net, capturing both saliva and proteins that could potentially serve as biomarkers for cancer. Later, these trapped proteins can be released in the lab for analysis by cutting open the hydrogel. Dr Ruchi Gupta, an associate professor of biosensors at the University of Birmingham, expressed optimism about the project's prospects to the Independent. “Smart hydrogels have really exciting potential for diagnosing mouth cancer. They can be easily moulded into shapes as a solid to ‘catch’ proteins in saliva. We’re really excited to start the next phase of this project,'' she said. Also read | What is preventative chemotherapy? Kate Middleton's cancer treatment explained The project has garnered financial support amounting to £350,000 ($441,035) from Cancer Research UK and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Currently, the research team is engaging in focus groups to determine suitable flavours for the lollipops. Dr Iain Foulkes, executive director of research and innovation at Cancer Research UK, also acknowledged the discomfort associated with current diagnostic techniques and anticipated the transformative impact of this innovative approach. “Biopsies and nasoendoscopy are the gold standard for diagnosing mouth cancer, but it requires great skill to carry out and can feel unpleasant for patients," he said. By offering a less intrusive and potentially more palatable method for detecting mouth cancer, this initiative represents a significant stride toward improving both diagnostic accuracy and patient experience in cancer care. Also watch | Cancer experts unveil groundbreaking discovery, eliminates need for invasive surgeries (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists are developing 'flavoured lollipops' to detect mouth cancer

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Congress should stick to the truth and added that people of Gujarat &#39;&#39;do not like poll time lollipops and false promises of the Congress&#39;&#39;.</p>

<p>Campaigning in Bhavnagar for the upcoming Gujarat elections, Modi said &#39;&#39;I am seeing videos of Congress supporters saying, vote for Congress on 9th and 14th and then we will do &#39;Dadagiri&#39; for 5 years. This is not the Gujarat that the people desire.&#39;&#39;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Modi also criticised lawyer and Congress leader Kapil Sibal on the occasion. Congress has a very able lawyer in Kapil Sibal, he said and added &#39;&#39;he is always handling all the indefensible and wrong matters. In 2007 he came to Viramgam and said after the results are out Modi will be in Jail. He was very powerful in that government,&#39;&#39; Modi said.</p>

<p>Taking a dig at Congress for the drubbing it suffered at the Uttar Pradesh Assembly hustings, Modi said the people of UP knew the Congress and their leadership well and they rejected Congress repeatedly.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&#39;&#39;The people of UP know the Congress and their leadership well. And see how they have rejected Congress repeatedly,&#39;&#39; he said.</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;I fail to understand why is Congress once again doing what it always did in the past- divide people - be it on caste lines, communal lines, between villages and cities. Congress has learnt &#39;divide and rule&#39; from our colonial rulers rather well,&#39;&#39; Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Gujarat has grown due to the power of Shanti, Ekta and Sadbhavana, Modi said.&nbsp;<br />
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Gujarat has grown due to the power of Shanti, Ekta and Sadbhavana, Modi said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Congress should stick to the truth and added that people of Gujarat ''do not like poll time lollipops and false promises of the Congress''. Campaigning in Bhavnagar for the upcoming Gujarat elections, Modi said ''I am seeing videos of Congress supporters saying, vote for Congress on 9th and 14th and then we will do 'Dadagiri' for 5 years. This is not the Gujarat that the people desire.'' I appeal to the Congress to stick to the truth. The people of Gujarat do not like poll time lollipops and false promises of the Congress: PM Modi in Bhavnagar #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/CcT8neCelA — ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2017 × Modi also criticised lawyer and Congress leader Kapil Sibal on the occasion. Congress has a very able lawyer in Kapil Sibal, he said and added ''he is always handling all the indefensible and wrong matters. In 2007 he came to Viramgam and said after the results are out Modi will be in Jail. He was very powerful in that government,'' Modi said. Taking a dig at Congress for the drubbing it suffered at the Uttar Pradesh Assembly hustings, Modi said the people of UP knew the Congress and their leadership well and they rejected Congress repeatedly. Congress has a very able lawyer in Kapil Sibal. He is always handling all the indefensible and wrong matters. In 2007 he came to Viramgam and said after the results are out Modi will be in Jail. He was very powerful in that government: PM Modi in Bhavnagar #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/7A4hi0L5Uz — ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2017 × ''The people of UP know the Congress and their leadership well. And see how they have rejected Congress repeatedly,'' he said. ''I fail to understand why is Congress once again doing what it always did in the past- divide people - be it on caste lines, communal lines, between villages and cities. Congress has learnt 'divide and rule' from our colonial rulers rather well,'' Modi said. The people of UP know the Congress and their leadership well. And see how they have rejected Congress repeatedly: PM in Bhavnagar #GujaratElection2017 pic.twitter.com/gg3simshBJ — ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2017 × Gujarat has grown due to the power of Shanti, Ekta and Sadbhavana, Modi said.

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