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NHS Unveils 'Star Wars' Ultrasound Technology to Combat Liver Tumors

6/10/2025

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The NHS is set to launch a groundbreaking trial of histotripsy technology at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, offering a non-invasive solution to destroy liver tumors using ultrasound. Health Secretary Wes Streeting hailed this "Star Wars" innovation for its potential to speed up recovery and reduce complications, paving the way for a brighter future in cancer treatment across the UK.

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The NHS is set to launch a groundbreaking trial of histotripsy technology at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, offering a non-invasive solution to destroy liver tumors using ultrasound. Health Secretary Wes Streeting hailed this "Star Wars" innovation for its potential to speed up recovery and reduce complications, paving the way for a brighter future in cancer treatment across the UK.