SMRTR TechJun 23, 2026Reddit

3 People Have Gotten Cancer-Detecting Implants in Their Brains

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San Francisco startup Coherence Neuro successfully tested a brain implant in three patients in Australia, marking a major step toward treating brain cancer electrically. The coin-sized device detects tumor activity and delivers mild stimulation to slow growth, with plans for permanent implants in glioblastoma patients — who face less than 10% five-year survival — starting in 2027.

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