There are several types of optical imaging techniques used in cancer research and diagnosis:
1. Fluorescence Imaging: Uses fluorescent dyes or proteins to highlight cancer cells. 2. Bioluminescence Imaging: Involves the use of bioluminescent proteins to detect cancerous cells. 3. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Provides high-resolution cross-sectional images of tissues. 4. Raman Spectroscopy: Utilizes the scattering of light to identify molecular compositions. 5. Photoacoustic Imaging: Combines laser-induced ultrasound signals to visualize tissues.
